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T130 UUP

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 UUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,112 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

edges of n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

edges of n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,498 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT SIGN OF RUST ON METAL BRAKE PIPE O/S/R BY TANK

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,612 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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T130 UUP is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T130 UUP, 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 T130 UUP registered?

T130 UUP is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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