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R5 TNS

1999 BMW 530

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TNS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, outer sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,015 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,599 miles

Front slight condensation in headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,712 miles

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

both front tyre slight wear outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 98,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,349 miles

BOTH Front tyres wearing unevenly ---Scuffing on outside tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,349 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH Front tyres wearing unevenly ---Scuffing on outside tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,835 miles

Battery Not Visible

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in screen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,680 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn thin inner and outer edges

stone chips in screen

traction control light lit?

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,661 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,494 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,380 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,474 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 49,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R5 TNS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R5 TNS, 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 R5 TNS registered?

R5 TNS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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