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T336 SAA

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

310,437 mi
Last recorded310,437 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT336 SAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 310,437 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2017 310,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 298,300 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 298,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking Slight Diesel leak from pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Position Lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 279,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 255,379 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and worn to 1.6mm limit on inside edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 255,370 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing unevenly and worn to 1.6mm minimum limit on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 238,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 238,400 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 214,873 miles

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

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

Off side front steering rack has slight wear/movement.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 214,873 miles

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

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

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

Off side front steering rack has slight wear/movement.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 202,832 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 202,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 186,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 170,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 170,006 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 157,540 miles

n/s head light adjuster is worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 147,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 135,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 135,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Both sides rear lower wishbone outer bushes slight movement/wear.

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

Near side headlamp has some condensation behind glass.

fuel pipes corroded

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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T336 SAA is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T336 SAA, 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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T336 SAA is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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