MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,842 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/front anti roll link dust cover split
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of S98 ETV?
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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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