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S474 WMS

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 WMS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 126,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

O/S headlamp condensated

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

under shields fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

O/S headlamp condensated

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

under shields fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,021 miles

Brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 112,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,759 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,628 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 71,618 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,379 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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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S474 WMS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S474 WMS, 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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S474 WMS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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