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T74 ABT

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 ABT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,634 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps in very poor condition,affecting light intensity and beam pattern

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

in my opinion the handbrake has been over adjusted,when rear wheels are hanging both rear brakes are binding

neat has been applied to both track rod ends,unable to tell if excess heat was used

offside rear brake pad warning sensor ot fitted to brake pads

tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,231 miles

in my opinion the handbrake has been over adjusted,when rear wheels are hanging both rear brakes are binding

neat has been applied to both track rod ends,unable to tell if excess heat was used

offside rear brake pad warning sensor ot fitted to brake pads

tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes surface rust

sill covers fitted

tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 82,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes surface rust

sill covers fitted

tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,023 miles

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

exhaust front support bracket corroded and weak

power steering noisy

Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,022 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front support bracket corroded and weak

power steering noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 64,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,927 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,954 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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T74 ABT is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T74 ABT, 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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T74 ABT is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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