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S700 MJP

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 MJP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,548 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,183 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 64,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 64,842 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 63,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,290 miles

Front track rod arms corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre bald inner edge

Windscreen washers partialy blocked

Fail 29 Dec 2014 61,290 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front track rod arms corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre bald inner edge

Petrol tank support straps corroded

Windscreen washers partialy blocked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,907 miles

Rear suspension arm balljoint dust covers split

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,792 miles

A/C belt cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2011 57,694 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

A/C belt cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,419 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,514 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,159 miles

Both rear top rear arm ball joints leaking grease

N/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2005 46,892 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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S700 MJP is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S700 MJP, 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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S700 MJP is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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