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ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Corrosion starting in nearside and offside outer sills.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Corrosion starting in nearside and offside outer sills.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
rear axle front upper arms slight play in both sides
slight corrosion on near siderear sill
slight play in near side rear lower joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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S7 PHN is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S7 PHN, 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.
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S7 PHN is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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