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T367 BLJ

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,518 mi
Last recorded193,518 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT367 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 193,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 195,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 193,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 11 Jun 2014 193,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 188,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 182,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat

Pass 15 Jul 2011 176,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 176,051 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front pads low

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2010 169,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 163,480 miles

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

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

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear petrol metal pipes corroded'

Pass 8 Jul 2008 157,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 150,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 141,777 miles

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

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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T367 BLJ is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T367 BLJ, 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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T367 BLJ is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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