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S619 DHW

1998 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,218 mi
Last recorded221,218 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS619 DHW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 221,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 220,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 204,868 miles

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

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

both rear subframe front bushes splitting

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s handbrake cable casing splitting

n/s/f bumper and wing damaged close to tyre on lock

n/s/r anti roll bar link boot split

o/s boot floor corroded

suspension lamp on

Fail 13 May 2009 204,868 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

both rear subframe front bushes splitting

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s handbrake cable casing splitting

n/s/f bumper and wing damaged close to tyre on lock

n/s/r anti roll bar link boot split

o/s boot floor corroded

suspension lamp on

Pass 19 May 2008 189,142 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti-roll bar link arms worn

n/s/f tyre close to arch cover

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight front brake judder

Pass 22 May 2007 168,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 168,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 146,597 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 146,597 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bellows perished

o/s/r subframe front mounting split

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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S619 DHW is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S619 DHW, 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 S619 DHW registered?

S619 DHW is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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