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T36 BYY

1999 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,651 mi
Last recorded101,651 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 BYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency

Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,373 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,023 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,900 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,708 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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T36 BYY is a 1999 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T36 BYY, 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 T36 BYY registered?

T36 BYY is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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