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T278 BJW

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 BJW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,279 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,244 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,034 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,866 miles

front exhaust flexis blowing

ns mirror poor

play in rack joints

Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,845 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,845 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,985 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,983 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 103,698 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 103,696 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,910 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,671 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f traction control unit broken

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,503 miles

horn audible faint

offside headlamp condensated

slight play to offside rear and nearside rear suspension antiroll bar drop links

Pass 5 May 2007 67,681 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 67,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,054 miles

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

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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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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