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A17 JVS

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,406 mi
Last recorded210,406 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JVS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 210,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 210,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both offside and nearside ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 190,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 185,148 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 185,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 169,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 160,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 133,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,634 miles

o/s/r door dose not open

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,433 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,893 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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A17 JVS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 136,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 JVS, 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 27 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 JVS registered?

A17 JVS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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