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S133 GAN

1998 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 GAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 162,430 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 162,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 157,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 157,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 148,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 137,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 128,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 118,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 85,500 miles

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

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

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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S133 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S133 GAN, 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 S133 GAN registered?

S133 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S133 GAN safe to buy?

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