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S465 VWE

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 VWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 140,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 130,000 miles

offside track rod end worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 165,477 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 160,236 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 160,236 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise rear pads worn

Pass 7 May 2008 155,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 155,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 151,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 148,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 148,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S465 VWE is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S465 VWE, 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 S465 VWE registered?

S465 VWE is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S465 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S465 VWE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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