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T843 HSO

1999 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,813 mi
Last recorded146,813 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 HSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,813 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 132,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 111,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 80,052 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 80,052 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 69,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 69,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T843 HSO is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T843 HSO, 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 T843 HSO registered?

T843 HSO is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T843 HSO safe to buy?

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