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S733 XOE

1998 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,496 mi
Last recorded140,496 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 XOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 140,496 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 140,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pad light on

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light on

play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2011 139,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pads light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 139,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pads light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 139,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 139,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 138,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 135,663 miles

advise o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

advse n/s front wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2006 135,645 miles

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

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

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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S733 XOE is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S733 XOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S733 XOE registered?

S733 XOE is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S733 XOE safe to buy?

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