MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion to outer sills
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexis (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust flexis blowing
ns mirror poor
play in rack joints
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front exhaust flexis blowing
ns mirror poor
play in rack joints
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
fuel pipes corroded
os backplate catching
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
fuel pipes corroded
os backplate catching
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heatsheild adrift
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heatsheild adrift
Center exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Center exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre pressure lamp on
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre pressure lamp on
Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp level sensor adrift os
osf tyre out of shape
play in os rack tie rod
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp level sensor adrift os
osf tyre out of shape
play in os rack tie rod
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
o/s/f traction control unit broken
horn audible faint
offside headlamp condensated
slight play to offside rear and nearside rear suspension antiroll bar drop links
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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T278 BJW is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 T278 BJW, 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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T278 BJW is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 1999.
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