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N15 NPO

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,983 mi
Last recorded122,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 NPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,983 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 122,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,576 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Aug 2019 110,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 107,491 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR TO FLEXI PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WARNING INDICATOR WIRE BROKE LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR TO FLEXI PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm boot damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR TO FLEXI PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WARNING INDICATOR WIRE BROKE LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR TO FLEXI PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,839 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake pad sensor broken and not fitted to brake pad

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,835 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside rear brake pad sensor broken and not fitted to brake pad

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,802 miles

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

propshaft drive flange rubber worn replace ASAP

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside rear lower ball jpint

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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N15 NPO is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N15 NPO, 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 N15 NPO registered?

N15 NPO is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is N15 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 NPO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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