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R601 UUT

1998 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

326,348 mi
Last recorded326,348 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 UUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 326,348 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 326,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 302,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 300,918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

the neartside front tyre has been cut deep but is not showing any cords

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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R601 UUT is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R601 UUT, 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 R601 UUT registered?

R601 UUT is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R601 UUT safe to buy?

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