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S948 OAB

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 OAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 137,827 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light not working //used before 1st july 2008

Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,876 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 136,876 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisey STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear rose joints STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisey STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear rose joints STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,406 miles

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

both centre exhaust rubber brackets deteriorated

fuel pipe next to fuel tank corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 122,405 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both centre exhaust rubber brackets deteriorated

fuel pipe next to fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to back corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,032 miles

item s removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,552 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 37,790 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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S948 OAB is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 S948 OAB, 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 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S948 OAB is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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