MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear brake discs becoming worn
both front tyres wearing inner edges
chassis/floor damaged
nearside rear wheel buckled slightly
offside sill damaged
power steering hose damp
power steering rack damp
propshaft front coupling worn
rear brake pads nearing minimum thickness
rear brake pipes becoming corroded but not considered excessive at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PAS hose weeping
PAS rack gaiter damp
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
crash damage to underside of vehicle
damage to chassis
damage to windscreen
front tyres worn inner edges
frotn brake discs worn
o/s sill damaged
propshaft rubber coupling joint split/deteriorated
rear brake discs slightly worn/poor condition
rear brake pads very low
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs slightly corroded
chip in windscreen
rear brake pads look low
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chip in windscreen
rear brake pads look low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edges
o/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T290 BJF is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 T290 BJF, 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 T290 BJF registered?
T290 BJF is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 1999.
Is T290 BJF safe to buy?
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