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T313 LAF

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

184,445 mi
Last recorded184,445 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 LAF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 184,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 181,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 171,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 165,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 160,257 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tires wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,257 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tires wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,559 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,000 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 138,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 126,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 105,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,656 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,351 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,864 miles

nearside front tyre low and losing edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 42,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,727 miles

n/s/r tyre has low edges

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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T313 LAF is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T313 LAF, 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

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What year was T313 LAF registered?

T313 LAF is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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