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T361 NEC

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT361 NEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,274 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 106,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,903 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak at front flexibles.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,756 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,604 miles

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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T361 NEC is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T361 NEC, 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 T361 NEC registered?

T361 NEC is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T361 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T361 NEC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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