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S715 UEY

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 UEY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 65,127 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,943 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 57,816 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 57,752 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,444 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,642 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,600 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 45,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,493 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 43,348 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,025 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,545 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 37,545 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,863 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 33,386 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,768 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 26,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,964 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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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?

The MOT history for S715 UEY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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