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S256 UCV

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,001 mi
Last recorded199,001 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 UCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 199,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 184,871 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 175,176 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s outer sill

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

rust on edges of rear disc inner faces

scratch on windscreen out of swept area

slight play in rear antiroll links

Fail 5 Feb 2013 175,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s outer sill

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

rust on edges of rear disc inner faces

scratch on windscreen out of swept area

slight play in rear antiroll links

Pass 7 Feb 2012 169,596 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust mount corroded

gearbox harmonic balancer weight damaged

unable to clearly see the condition of front and rear outer brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2011 163,429 miles

3 tyres directional except nearside rear

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 163,429 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

3 tyres directional except nearside rear

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,674 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 148,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s front wing

metal brake pipe to n/s rear rubber brake hose corroded(advise replacement)

n/s rear disc brake scored (minor)

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 31 Jan 2009 148,688 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wing damaged

o/s drive shaft noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2008 126,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 96,253 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

vehicle tested / presented wet

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,211 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,211 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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S256 UCV is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 136,338 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 S256 UCV, 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 27 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S256 UCV is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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