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S448 CCE

1998 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,524 mi
Last recorded197,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 CCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 197,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake requirements only just met suggesting adjustment of system.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 191,082 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 184,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 183,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 181,213 miles

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Fail 16 Mar 2015 181,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2014 179,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 177,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 177,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 176,366 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar tie rod ball joint has some play

Pass 16 Feb 2011 164,532 miles

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

parking brake just meets requirments

Pass 18 Feb 2010 142,225 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 122,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

some condensation to o/s headlamp

Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,287 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 81,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 50,997 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S448 CCE is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S448 CCE, 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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S448 CCE is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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