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JLT 28V

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 28V
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 86,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,010 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,582 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,791 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,024 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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JLT 28V is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue 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 JLT 28V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLT 28V registered?

JLT 28V is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is JLT 28V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLT 28V shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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