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T172 WEU

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,282 mi
Last recorded173,282 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 WEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 173,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 173,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 154,923 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 154,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 147,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 140,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 135,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 130,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 128,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 118,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 105,821 miles

Exhaust down pipe blowing.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 94,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 94,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T172 WEU is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

T172 WEU is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T172 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 WEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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