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T751 TKS

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,043 mi
Last recorded175,043 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT751 TKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 175,043 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR JACKING POINTS HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 24 Nov 2015 159,556 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear suspension not level (O/S/R lower). No items rubbing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,885 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipes covered with exhaust bandages can not assess them adequately. o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

o/s front & both rear tyres worn on edges. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. front discs slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 124,885 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipes covered with exhaust bandages can not assess them adequately. o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play.

o/s front & both rear tyres worn on edges. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. front discs slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 119,966 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 119,966 miles

fuel lines badly corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 70,678 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 70,678 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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T751 TKS is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T751 TKS, 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 T751 TKS registered?

T751 TKS is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T751 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T751 TKS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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