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S185 GAN

1998 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 GAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2006 148,752 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake pipes greased and oiled at time of test

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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S185 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 S185 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S185 GAN registered?

S185 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S185 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 GAN shows 1 test 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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