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S811 BDS

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,139 mi
Last recorded156,139 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 BDS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 145,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

corrosion to o/s sill

inner front pad's look low

n/s front tyre worn smoth on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2014 145,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

corrosion to o/s sill

n/s front tyre worn smoth on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 134,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 134,528 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 123,969 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded and thin

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Small split in both front anti-roll bar link gaiters

Pass 30 May 2012 123,969 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded and thin

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Small split in both front anti-roll bar link gaiters

Pass 3 Jun 2011 114,227 miles

Boot lid corroded

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches and both sills

Handbrake close to end of travel

Movement in both rear anti-roll bar links

Movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 114,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Boot lid corroded

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches and both sills

Handbrake close to end of travel

Movement in both rear anti-roll bar links

Movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 102,393 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches and sills.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight movement in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links.

Travel in handbrake.

Unable to check sills for corrision due to side skirts fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,393 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches and sills.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight movement in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links.

Travel in handbrake.

Unable to check sills for corrision due to side skirts fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,521 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Centre exhaust mount slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion to both sills.

Slight movement in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 90,521 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Centre exhaust mount slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion to both sills.

Slight movement in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,583 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 May 2007 68,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,939 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,854 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

plastic guards fitted to underside making inspection difficult

rear suspension bellows perished

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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S811 BDS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S811 BDS, 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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S811 BDS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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