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S98 ETV

1999 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 ETV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 106,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front anti roll link dust cover split

Fail 20 Feb 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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S98 ETV is a 1999 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S98 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S98 ETV registered?

S98 ETV is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S98 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 ETV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S98 ETV have outstanding finance?

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