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S7 PHN

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,127 mi
Last recorded214,127 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 PHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 214,127 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Oct 2025 214,126 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 212,982 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2023 212,424 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2022 211,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 211,111 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 205,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 205,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 198,219 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Sep 2019 191,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 185,202 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Sep 2018 185,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 176,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 167,707 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Sep 2016 167,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,893 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 157,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 150,009 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 149,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,793 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside and offside outer sills.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 141,791 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 132,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 132,152 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 125,784 miles

rear axle front upper arms slight play in both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,360 miles

slight corrosion on near siderear sill

slight play in near side rear lower joint

Pass 5 Oct 2009 106,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,904 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 85,904 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,285 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 73,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,103 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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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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