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W931 LJB

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 LJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front of car running into fuel tank ()

Fail 29 May 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front of car running into fuel tank ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017
Fail 4 Oct 2017

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,466 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

creak on rear

Fail 2 Dec 2013 123,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

creak on rear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,832 miles

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

Chips to windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sun visor film fitted to windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2012 115,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips to windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Sun visor film fitted to windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2011 109,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

presenter adviced

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,397 miles

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 19 Jul 2007 71,524 miles

creaking noise from nearside front brake caliper when footbrake applied but no fault found

Fail 19 Jul 2007 71,524 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

creaking from nearside front brake caliper when footbrake applied but no fault found

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,494 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Damage to outer sidewalls of both offside tyres

Fail 1 Aug 2006 63,494 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Damage to outer sidewalls of both offside tyres

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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W931 LJB is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W931 LJB, 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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W931 LJB is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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