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ASO 9Y

1998 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASO 9Y
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 74,795 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,859 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,884 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,905 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,886 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,114 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,966 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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ASO 9Y is a 1998 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 ASO 9Y, 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 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASO 9Y registered?

ASO 9Y is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is ASO 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASO 9Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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