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T36 SPG

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,932 mi
Last recorded171,932 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 SPG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 171,932 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 178,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted to halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 177,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 177,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 174,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 174,932 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015
Pass 7 Mar 2014 151,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 141,489 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 125,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 117,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 117,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 112,547 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,075 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 103,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,303 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 SPG is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T36 SPG, 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 SPG registered?

T36 SPG is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T36 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 SPG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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