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T736 DBY

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,820 mi
Last recorded210,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 DBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 210,820 miles

both front exhaust flexis have slight blow

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

park brake only just met minimum requirement

Fail 8 Jan 2021 210,820 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r fog (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (3.5 (a))

both front exhaust flexis have slight blow

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

park brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 23 Jan 2020 201,997 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 191,070 miles

both rear bottom bush/pin has slight play

fuel pipes & brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r brake hose flexi slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2017 184,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 178,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 172,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 172,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 169,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on edges of tread

Fail 20 Aug 2014 169,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on edges of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 164,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 164,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 157,523 miles

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

neraside front tyre wearing very low on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 149,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 129,312 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 111,945 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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T736 DBY is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T736 DBY, 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 T736 DBY registered?

T736 DBY is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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