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E39 PMX

1999 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

269,688 mi
Last recorded269,688 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 PMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 269,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 267,473 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 265,550 miles

vehicle undersealed

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2023 263,964 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 258,916 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 253,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 247,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 238,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 227,005 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 220,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2016 210,606 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 190,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle been heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2014 187,002 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 173,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 168,256 miles

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2010 164,465 miles

o/s/r bottom bush, brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 161,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 158,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 151,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 151,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres in poor condition on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 142,169 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 142,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 139,435 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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E39 PMX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E39 PMX, 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 E39 PMX registered?

E39 PMX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E39 PMX safe to buy?

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