MOT Status
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65,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not holed
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall
the exhaust front mounting rubber split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reflector insure (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not holed
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall
the exhaust front mounting rubber split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front nsf headlamp has condensation inside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front osf sill corroded
fuel lines covered in grease
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode around jacking point
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode around jacking point
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear inner tyre wall starting to crack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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S715 UEY is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S715 UEY, 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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S715 UEY is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S715 UEY safe to buy?
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