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S272 DSX

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,889 mi
Last recorded203,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 DSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 203,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 203,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 189,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 189,083 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 170,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 159,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 159,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 152,055 miles

nearside lower fuel pipe/s corroded & looking damp

Fail 18 Jun 2008 152,055 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside lower fuel pipe/s corroded & looking damp

Pass 6 Jul 2007 140,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 122,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 109,052 miles

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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S272 DSX is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S272 DSX, 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 S272 DSX registered?

S272 DSX is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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