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S206 BEJ

1998 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,147 mi
Last recorded191,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 191,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2013

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 175,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2011 165,053 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 151,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 151,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 135,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2007
Fail 4 May 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S206 BEJ is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S206 BEJ, 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 S206 BEJ registered?

S206 BEJ is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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