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T375 TMR

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,681 mi
Last recorded229,681 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT375 TMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 229,681 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly cracked

n/s/r shocker slightly damp but ok

slight engine oil leaks

slight rattle in exhaust

Fail 3 Dec 2011 229,681 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear brake hoses slightly cracked

heat sheild loose

n/s/r shocker slightly damp but ok

slight engine oil leaks

slight rattle in exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2010 217,360 miles

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)

both rear brake hoses cracking

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2009 206,468 miles

belt or pulley squeak

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

fuel pipe under car poor and corrodeing

n/s/r brake hose cracking and perishing

o/s/r brake hose cracking and perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 206,468 miles

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

belt or pulley squeak

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

fuel pipe under car poor and corrodeing

n/s/r brake hose cracking and perishing

o/s/r brake hose cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 188,219 miles

brake pipes starting too corrodde at places.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 188,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes starting too corrodde at places.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 167,437 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 158,794 miles

advise main fuel pipes are corroded

advise noise emitted from nearside front caliper during braking no fault found however further inspection is advised

Fail 9 May 2006 158,750 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise main fuel pipes are corroded

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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T375 TMR is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T375 TMR, 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 T375 TMR registered?

T375 TMR is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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