MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
air suspension light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear outer sill corroding
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)
all fuel pipes corrided
all rear seats folded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working both side rear (1.2.1b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)
all fuel pipes corrided
all rear seats folded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust clamp broken
nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge
tyres deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust clamp broken
nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge
tyres deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounting to gearbox deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounting to gearbox deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic cover under car insecure
rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front number plate discoloured
rear number plate discoloured
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front number plate discoloured
rear number plate discoloured
AIR CON.BELT CRACKING
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
strong advise- both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AIR CON.BELT CRACKING
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
strong advise- both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
all tyres have bald edges
horn sounds weak
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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MEW 137 is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MEW 137, 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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MEW 137 is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 1999.
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