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T290 BJF

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 BJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,142 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 108,891 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 98,760 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads look low

Fail 21 May 2010 98,750 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 92,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,068 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2009 92,064 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 68,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,916 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 66,916 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2006 65,406 miles

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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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.

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