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W886 LBU

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

219,274 mi
Last recorded219,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 LBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 219,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 218,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes on flexys (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 199,455 miles

o/s front shock absorber has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2019 184,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear diff,exhaust,fuel strap,suspension and braking.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 184,272 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small dent (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear diff,suspension,braking,fuel straps and exhaust.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 175,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight bend in rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 175,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight bend in rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 169,521 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 169,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket rotted away (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 162,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 162,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 157,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 152,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 149,183 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 149,183 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 149,177 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 134,684 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing.

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Offside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Slight corrosion to brake pipes at fuel tank.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 128,397 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,057 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 119,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 108,352 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 88,835 miles

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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W886 LBU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W886 LBU, 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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W886 LBU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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