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T294 RPB

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

374,274 mi
Last recorded374,274 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 RPB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 374,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 361,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 361,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 337,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 337,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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T294 RPB is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T294 RPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T294 RPB?

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What year was T294 RPB registered?

T294 RPB is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T294 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T294 RPB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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