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R12 WGN

1998 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,839 mi
Last recorded126,839 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 WGN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 124,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 123,861 miles

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

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

steering has slight play at fixings

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,861 miles

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

steering has slight play at fixings

Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,102 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 1 Dec 2009 115,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 105,689 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 105,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 96,892 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 90,814 miles

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

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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R12 WGN is a 1998 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R12 WGN, 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.

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What year was R12 WGN registered?

R12 WGN is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R12 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 WGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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