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T212 UUP

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,992 mi
Last recorded166,992 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 UUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 166,992 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,576 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 150,862 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 150,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 145,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 139,089 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s/r door will not open from the outside or inside

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s/r door will not open from the outside or inside

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 132,772 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 124,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,252 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 121,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 114,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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T212 UUP is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T212 UUP, 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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T212 UUP is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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