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S975 TJX

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,207 mi
Last recorded198,207 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 TJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 198,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 198,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 189,203 miles

(16%) parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

rear heatshield over exhaust insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 189,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear heatshield over exhaust insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 181,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 181,393 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 174,085 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 167,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 158,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 149,381 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 149,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

suspect diesel leak under bonnet - nothing to be seen - covers on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2008 139,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 127,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 116,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 116,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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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S975 TJX is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S975 TJX, 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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S975 TJX is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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