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S740 NRN

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,210 mi
Last recorded229,210 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 NRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 229,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 224,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 218,182 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jul 2012 218,182 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 208,507 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 208,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 192,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 192,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 177,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 162,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 149,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 133,348 miles

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

Offside 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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S740 NRN is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S740 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S740 NRN?

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What year was S740 NRN registered?

S740 NRN is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S740 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 NRN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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