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J16 CTB

1999 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests49 (36 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

169,587 mi
Last recorded169,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CTB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

36 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 169,587 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 182,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 182,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 174,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 168,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 1 Oct 2022 159,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 29 Apr 2022 166,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 149,313 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyre worn inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper trim damage

Pass 12 Oct 2019 160,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 152,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 152,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

slight play in top steering bush

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,781 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear differential slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip but does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear differential slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,009 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,074 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2016 139,073 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 129,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 124,912 miles

All 225/45 x 17 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,600 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge. no visible tread pattern

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2014 123,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge. no visible tread pattern

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2014 112,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres low on edges

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe corroded bot not leaking

lower covers broken

Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,273 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe corroded bot not leaking

lower covers broken

outside temp sensor insecure and broken

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ex heat shields insecure

front tyres perishing in treads

n/s front wing liner inseure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing in treads

Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,725 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear number plate slightly deteriorared but not likely to be misread

Fail 26 Apr 2011 109,725 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear number plate slightly deteriorared but not likely to be misread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 105,798 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 11 May 2010 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,362 miles

slight play on offside front inner steering rack joint

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 101,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,234 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 84,789 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,789 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,755 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,438 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,541 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,365 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 82,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J16 CTB is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 J16 CTB, 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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J16 CTB is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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