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E4 LCS

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,967 mi
Last recorded200,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 200,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 200,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 192,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp on

emissions too clean

exhaust flexy pipes x 2 damaged / worn / leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2018 192,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp on

emissions too clean

exhaust flexy pipes x 2 damaged / worn / leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 180,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 172,989 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 172,989 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 171,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 171,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 157,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 146,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 146,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 139,789 miles

condensation in offside front headlight

front and rear number plates starting to fade slightly

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

front screen chipped

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 20 Oct 2010 139,681 miles

both front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

condensation in offside front headlight

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,378 miles

front exhaust flexi is blowing slightly

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2008 130,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 118,879 miles

offside front and both rear tyres getting low

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

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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E4 LCS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E4 LCS, 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 E4 LCS registered?

E4 LCS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E4 LCS safe to buy?

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