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T161 XBX

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 XBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 141,005 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded.

slight play n/s D bush.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,096 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion n./s & o/s rear inner sills

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,633 miles

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

off side rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,855 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 97,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 94,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,924 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 88,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,126 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,121 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight cut/damage to n/s/r tyre wall but not exposed any cords

Pass 13 May 2006 71,941 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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T161 XBX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T161 XBX, 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 T161 XBX registered?

T161 XBX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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