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S777 PPF

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

185,799 mi
Last recorded185,799 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 PPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 185,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,043 miles

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 21 Sep 2022 175,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 171,055 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to front of sill

Fail 27 Aug 2021 171,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front slight corrosion to front of sill

Pass 18 Sep 2020 169,022 miles

corrosion to front and rear of sills

Fail 17 Sep 2020 169,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear of sills

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,668 miles

Advise light corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r jacking point to floor

Fail 4 Sep 2018 162,666 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise light corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r jacking point to floor

Pass 6 Sep 2017 158,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 158,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,293 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 146,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 134,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 129,355 miles

front discs are slightly lipped

front pads are getting low

front to rear brake pipes are corroding

front tyres 3-4mm approx

off side front coil spring corroding

off side rear coil spring is corroding

underfloor fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2012 129,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs are slightly lipped

front pads are getting low

front to rear brake pipes are corroding

front tyres 3-4mm approx

off side front coil spring corroding

off side rear coil spring is corroding

underfloor fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,872 miles

exhaust front flexi pip slightly blowing

front to rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,825 miles

off side front headlamp aim slightly low

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,757 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

near side rear seat belt not tested due to a baby seat being fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 114,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

near side rear seat belt not tested due to a baby seat being fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 110,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 103,497 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,160 miles

front no plate slight damage

Pass 23 Sep 2005 91,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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S777 PPF is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S777 PPF, 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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S777 PPF is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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