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T172 TEJ

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,372 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

poss light adjuster taped over

Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,372 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

poss light adjuster taped over

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,367 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,319 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

nearside wiper blade torn but clearing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

nearside wiper blade torn but clearing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,326 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,352 miles

o/s/f head lamp has condensation in lens

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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T172 TEJ is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T172 TEJ, 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 T172 TEJ registered?

T172 TEJ is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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