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S93 AAX

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,519 mi
Last recorded161,519 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 AAX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 161,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 159,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2023 159,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 141,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 136,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 131,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 131,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 115,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 107,673 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 101,352 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 91,795 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 83,880 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 74,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,466 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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S93 AAX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S93 AAX, 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 S93 AAX registered?

S93 AAX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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