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S671 DDO

1998 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,120 mi
Last recorded209,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 DDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 209,120 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 201,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 192,323 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 192,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 167,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 144,310 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

condensation in both headlamps starting to affect beam pattern

Pass 11 Nov 2011 144,310 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

condensation in both headlamps starting to affect beam pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,154 miles

both front hub back plates slightly insecure

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

nearside rear ball joint/pin has slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2010 126,154 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front hub back plates slightly insecure

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

nearside rear ball joint/pin has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2009 111,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 111,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,289 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S671 DDO is a 1998 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S671 DDO, 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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S671 DDO is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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