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S699 ATX

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,387 mi
Last recorded228,387 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 ATX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 228,387 miles

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 219,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 219,012 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 210,120 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 209,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 200,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 192,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 185,470 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 185,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 177,832 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 177,677 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 167,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 160,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 149,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 149,556 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 138,349 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,483 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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S699 ATX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S699 ATX, 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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S699 ATX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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