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T32 HTX

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 HTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 171,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 165,397 miles

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)

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 160,767 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 160,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 156,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 151,827 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 23 Mar 2013 148,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 146,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 143,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 143,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 142,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 135,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake warning light is on

fuel pipe near fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe near tank corroded

o/s/r brake warning light broken

Pass 20 Aug 2008 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear brake pads approx under half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2008 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear brake pads approx under half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 112,571 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,383 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 104,369 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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T32 HTX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T32 HTX, 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 T32 HTX registered?

T32 HTX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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