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T227 AJH

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 AJH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 188,045 miles

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

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes surface rust

nearside rear tyre worn

slight play in roll bar links

Pass 9 Jun 2011 163,950 miles

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

rear outter sill rust

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 143,449 miles

front tyres & rear tyres tread low

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 121,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,294 miles

Oil leak

audible knocking when in gear

Fail 20 Jun 2008 105,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

audible knocking when in gear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear hand brake performance is rubbish and requires work

Fail 19 Jul 2007 91,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,516 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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T227 AJH is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T227 AJH, 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 T227 AJH registered?

T227 AJH is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T227 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T227 AJH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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