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R475 UKV

1998 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 UKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 132,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 120,786 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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R475 UKV is a 1998 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R475 UKV, 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 R475 UKV registered?

R475 UKV is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R475 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 UKV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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