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T130 VVX

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,718 mi
Last recorded187,718 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 VVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 May 2012 187,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 180,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 174,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 167,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 161,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 151,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 141,801 miles

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

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 VVX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVX, 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 T130 VVX registered?

T130 VVX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T130 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T130 VVX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T130 VVX have outstanding finance?

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