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T76 SDL

1999 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,749 mi
Last recorded217,749 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT76 SDL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 217,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 211,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes are corroded near to limit

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded near to limit

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

brake warning light is on indicating a fault

nearside front headlamp has no beam pattern

unable to check brake fluid level

Fail 2 Sep 2010 211,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes are corroded near to limit

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded near to limit

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

brake warning light is on indicating a fault

nearside front headlamp has no beam pattern

unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 22 Apr 2009 195,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 182,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 166,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 150,337 miles

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

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

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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T76 SDL is a 1999 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T76 SDL, 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 T76 SDL registered?

T76 SDL is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T76 SDL safe to buy?

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