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T260 LBK

1999 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,155 mi
Last recorded299,155 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 LBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 299,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight runflat damage to inner sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2012 299,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight runflat damage to inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2011 298,428 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 298,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T260 LBK is a 1999 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T260 LBK, 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 T260 LBK registered?

T260 LBK is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is T260 LBK safe to buy?

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