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S462 FGP

1998 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,377 mi
Last recorded109,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 FGP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,377 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 101,396 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,329 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 98,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,492 miles

Both front head lights lenses covered in moisture

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front head lights lenses covered in moisture

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner rear position lamps working intermittently.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,744 miles

Chip in offside of front screen outside swept area

Nearside Front head light lens has moisture over the lens

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Chip in offside of front screen outside swept area

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front head light lens has moisture over the lens

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,505 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,492 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear Offside rear light warning on but lighting OK on vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear light warning on dash but light operation OK.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear light warning on dash but light operation OK.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2013 52,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2013 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,909 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 41,715 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 25,970 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 25,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,104 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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S462 FGP is a 1998 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 S462 FGP, 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 S462 FGP registered?

S462 FGP is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S462 FGP shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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