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S203 GAN

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,297 mi
Last recorded176,297 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 GAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 176,297 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 176,297 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 167,749 miles

slight play in nearside rear lower outer rear suspension arm bush. slight play in offside front lower inner front suspension arm bush. slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 4 Jan 2010 159,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 146,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 132,404 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 132,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advse diferential bushes wearing

Fail 1 Nov 2006 115,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 115,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 93,112 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 93,112 miles

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

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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S203 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S203 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 S203 GAN registered?

S203 GAN is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S203 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S203 GAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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