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NIL 4808

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4808
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both under floor to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 141,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 141,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 129,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on front wind screen

Fail 7 Mar 2015 129,146 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on front wind screen

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,052 miles

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

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension pin

Fail 5 Mar 2014 116,052 miles

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

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

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension pin

Pass 6 Mar 2013

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,501 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,501 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,941 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres feathering.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,246 miles

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

front brakes pads worn thin

Pass 19 Jul 2005 59,624 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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NIL 4808 is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NIL 4808, 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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What year was NIL 4808 registered?

NIL 4808 is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is NIL 4808 safe to buy?

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