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T134 OOC

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,876 mi
Last recorded151,876 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT134 OOC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 151,876 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear inner position lamps not working

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 151,876 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn deteriorating

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

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

Rear inner position lamps not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,570 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 132,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,351 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 108,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,667 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tracking needs checking.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r door sticking.

slight condensation on headlamps.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,567 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 72,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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T134 OOC is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T134 OOC, 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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T134 OOC is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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