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S322 YNO

1999 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 YNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 139,045 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine and rear diff ()

fuel pipes corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 125,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 125,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,115 miles

o/s headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,612 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Slight play at NSF inner steering rack joint.

Small chips at nearside of front screen.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 72,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 72,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,037 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 65,969 miles

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

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

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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S322 YNO is a 1999 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S322 YNO, 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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S322 YNO is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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