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T263 LJA

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,304 mi
Last recorded203,304 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 LJA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 203,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 182,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 171,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 171,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 171,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 158,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 158,485 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 150,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 138,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 127,283 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 127,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 116,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 116,783 miles

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

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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T263 LJA is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T263 LJA, 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 T263 LJA registered?

T263 LJA is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T263 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 LJA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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