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T84 BBK

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,219 mi
Last recorded173,219 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT84 BBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 173,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 173,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,956 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake performance weak

nearside rear seat belt clip sticking when belt is inserted

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 165,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake performance weak

nearside rear seat belt clip sticking when belt is inserted

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 159,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 159,353 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

offside rear handbrake slightly weak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 149,067 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 149,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 137,988 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 137,988 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,606 miles

both rear tyres worn to minimun limit

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

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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T84 BBK 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 T84 BBK, 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 T84 BBK registered?

T84 BBK is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T84 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T84 BBK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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