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KOI 3287

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,540 mi
Last recorded144,540 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOI 3287
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 144,540 miles

advisories issued with the failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 15 May 2008 144,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Auxillary belt area noisy.

Cover sills fitted.

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.

Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaitor damp.

Oil leaks.

Rear tyres low tread depth.

Strong Advise:Nearside rear lower suspension component heavily worn.

Various covers and undertrays fitted restricting view.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 131,077 miles

advisories issued with failure document are advised with the issuing of this MOT certificate

Fail 31 May 2007 131,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise propshaft coupling at rear of gearbox is breaking up

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly tread getting low in places

oil leak on o/s of engine

strong advise o/s/r brake hose shows cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2006 123,655 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend tracking

exhaust showing age rusty in places

oil leak

rear discs aged

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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KOI 3287 is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOI 3287, 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 KOI 3287 registered?

KOI 3287 is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is KOI 3287 safe to buy?

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