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T325 SVE

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT325 SVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 148,269 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 26 Oct 2015 148,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2014 202,536 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 202,536 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 190,315 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2012 183,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 171,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked.

Fail 24 May 2011 171,334 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 156,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 156,528 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 147,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 147,456 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 123,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 119,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 110,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 110,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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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T325 SVE is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T325 SVE, 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 T325 SVE registered?

T325 SVE is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T325 SVE safe to buy?

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