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S707 SUH

1998 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,613 mi
Last recorded161,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 SUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 161,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 161,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 145,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 124,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,785 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 105,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 88,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 82,529 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 82,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S707 SUH is a 1998 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S707 SUH, 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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What year was S707 SUH registered?

S707 SUH is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S707 SUH safe to buy?

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