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J11 JDH

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JDH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn badly inside edge

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 121,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,784 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,422 miles

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link top ball joint gaiters split

Fail 15 Aug 2007 89,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar link top ball joint gaiters split

Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 79,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,213 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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J11 JDH is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J11 JDH, 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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J11 JDH is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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