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K8 JGL

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,458 mi
Last recorded57,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JGL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 57,408 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mount and seat belt lower anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 50,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,981 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,273 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,981 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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K8 JGL is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K8 JGL, 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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K8 JGL is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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