MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
main beam tell tale inoperative
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S149 CRR is a 1998 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 S149 CRR, 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
How do I check the history of S149 CRR?
You can check the full history of S149 CRR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S149 CRR registered?
S149 CRR is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S149 CRR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S149 CRR shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S149 CRR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S149 CRR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.