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T274 DCD

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,886 mi
Last recorded187,886 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 DCD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 187,886 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 187,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 187,317 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 180,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 161,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 133,779 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 133,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T274 DCD is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T274 DCD, 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 T274 DCD registered?

T274 DCD is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T274 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 DCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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