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W672 LAU

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW672 LAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 137,206 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT NOISE IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 9 May 2013 137,202 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FUEL LINES CORRODED,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT NOISE IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,570 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 133,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 128,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,712 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 121,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,809 miles

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent slightly

O/S/F spot/fog light glass cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2008 106,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent slightly

O/S/F spot/fog light glass cracked

Rear b/pads appear very low and near limits of wear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,052 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 97,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Reduced performancen at park brakes

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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W672 LAU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W672 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W672 LAU registered?

W672 LAU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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