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T245 NAU

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,550 mi
Last recorded169,550 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 NAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2015 169,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 157,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,295 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 129,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres worn and cracking inner edge of tread

front no plate slightly insecure

o/s/r brake disc has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

the boot spoiler is loose on its mountings, but is still secure. †the hi level brake lamp on the window is not working but i dont know if it is wired up , as there is one also on the boot spoiler.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,846 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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T245 NAU is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T245 NAU, 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 T245 NAU registered?

T245 NAU is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T245 NAU safe to buy?

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