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S64 MCF

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,410 mi
Last recorded152,410 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 MCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,410 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 149,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 146,272 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 146,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,529 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,766 miles

fuel pipes corroded but not leeking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,445 miles

fuel pipes carroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 115,213 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,602 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,214 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 66,211 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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S64 MCF is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S64 MCF, 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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What year was S64 MCF registered?

S64 MCF is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S64 MCF safe to buy?

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