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T371 MAU

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,880 mi
Last recorded118,880 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 MAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,880 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 118,870 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 111,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 111,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,118 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 87,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T371 MAU is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T371 MAU, 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 T371 MAU registered?

T371 MAU is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T371 MAU safe to buy?

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