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S286 TDT

1998 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 TDT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 114,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 7% (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 7% (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,615 miles

aire bag light is on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,821 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 75,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 73,789 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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S286 TDT is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S286 TDT, 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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S286 TDT is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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