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K10 JSD

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,256 mi
Last recorded195,256 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 JSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 195,256 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air suspension level light on

boot open warning light on though its shut

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 195,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint points down (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush points up (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air suspension level light on

boot open warning light on though its shut

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 187,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 27 Jan 2016 187,214 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Feb 2015 176,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 176,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 152,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 141,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 159,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 153,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 144,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 135,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,560 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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K10 JSD is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K10 JSD, 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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K10 JSD is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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