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MEW 137

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,788 mi
Last recorded112,788 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEW 137
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

air suspension light on

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

all fuel pipes corrided

all rear seats folded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,478 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,636 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 89,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,670 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,371 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,044 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,044 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,235 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,361 miles

all tyres have bald edges

horn sounds weak

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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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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