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R11 CYW

1998 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,671 mi
Last recorded204,671 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 CYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 204,671 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 204,671 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 194,656 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 176,944 miles

Both rear lower arm through rubbers have slight play.

Front to rear brake pipes are corroding.

Rear subframe rubbers split.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 146,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 137,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 125,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 119,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 119,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R11 CYW is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 R11 CYW, 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 28 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 R11 CYW registered?

R11 CYW is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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