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S867 HWH

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 HWH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 136,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slightly low effort nearside rear parking brake.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 134,812 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at front

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 122,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 114,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 114,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 105,843 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 94,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 94,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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S867 HWH is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S867 HWH, 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 S867 HWH registered?

S867 HWH is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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