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T728 AYX

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,519 mi
Last recorded135,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT728 AYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 94,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,098 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,411 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,240 miles

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

o/s/r inner side light n/w.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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T728 AYX is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T728 AYX, 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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T728 AYX is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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