MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S285 LLT is a 1998 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S285 LLT, 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
How do I check the history of S285 LLT?
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What year was S285 LLT registered?
S285 LLT is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S285 LLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 LLT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S285 LLT have outstanding finance?
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