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S651 KBW

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 KBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 156,780 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,914 miles

n/s/f wiper blade worn

n/s/r hand brake lower effort than o/s/r

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 155,248 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres low tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 152,349 miles

hand brake dose not lock up

Pass 29 Aug 2013 148,629 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 148,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 144,763 miles

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside rear of sills

Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,969 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 136,370 miles

parking brake has low effort

Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,984 miles

slight play n/s/f o/s/f steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 125,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres getting low

advise n/s and o/s rear anti-roll bar link arms worn

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear number plate slighty insecure

advise rear suspension mounting bushes slighty worn

advise screen marked by wipers

Fail 28 Aug 2008 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres getting low

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s and o/s rear anti-roll bar link arms worn

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear number plate slighty insecure

advise rear suspension mounting bushes slighty worn

advise screen marked by wipers

Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 138,231 miles

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

front wipers split †rear n/plate lamps dirty covers †reqr washers in op †chip in n/s w/screen out side sweptaria †rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,895 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2006 117,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 117,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 111,369 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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S651 KBW is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S651 KBW, 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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S651 KBW is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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