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M5 OSX

1999 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,596 mi
Last recorded211,596 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 211,596 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 211,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 190,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 169,275 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 169,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 166,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 166,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 153,110 miles

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 145,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 117,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 91,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 85,235 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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M5 OSX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M5 OSX, 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 M5 OSX registered?

M5 OSX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is M5 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OSX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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