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T771 KBE

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT771 KBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,589 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,432 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,087 miles

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 66,071 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,813 miles

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,779 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr outer side light not working

osr tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

plastic covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,262 miles

ns and os rear tyres worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,898 miles

oil leak

osr tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,346 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

osr tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 52,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,356 miles

front pads look low

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,345 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 46,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 432,203 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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T771 KBE is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T771 KBE, 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 T771 KBE registered?

T771 KBE is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T771 KBE safe to buy?

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