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S801 WMS

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 WMS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

rear diff input seal leaking

rear discs lipped

slight blow @os exhaust downpipe flexi

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf ball joint has slight play-

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,279 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,503 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nsf top drop link rubber split

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

nsr mudguard in touch with wheel

osf tyre wearing badly on outside edge

rear of prop throwing grease onto body

spare tyre close to limit

top edge of rear no plate delaminating

vehicle pull wildly to os when driving (taken on road test for power steering and abs)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nsf top drop link rubber split

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

nsr mudguard in touch with wheel

osf tyre wearing badly on outside edge

rear of prop throwing grease onto body

spare tyre close to limit

top edge of rear no plate delaminating

vehicle pull wildly to os when driving (taken on road test for power steering and abs)

windscreen washer lamp and circle with triangle w/light staying on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bottom tray securing screws loose

front and rear discs lipped

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in offside rear hub area

Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,550 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in offside rear hub area

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight lift in offside rear hub area

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,199 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 72,199 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,619 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S801 WMS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S801 WMS, 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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What year was S801 WMS registered?

S801 WMS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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