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T135 JAL

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 JAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 158,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 158,378 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2 brake pipes under vehicle on O/S corroded

Condensation inside O/S Headlight

Pass 28 Oct 2009 144,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 144,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 129,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 114,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,799 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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T135 JAL 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 T135 JAL, 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 T135 JAL registered?

T135 JAL is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T135 JAL safe to buy?

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