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T84 LCV

1999 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,767 mi
Last recorded199,767 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 199,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 199,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 179,658 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 170,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 170,074 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2013 164,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust deteriorated

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2012 158,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f foglamp cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2012 158,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f foglamp cracked

unable to see front brake pads clearly

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,060 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

unable to see front brake pads clearly

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Dec 2010 145,574 miles

bonnet grille insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 139,111 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 133,066 miles

unable to see front brake pads clearly

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 14 Dec 2007 127,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 122,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine idling uneven.

noise from nearside rear suspension area.

offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure.

Fail 13 Dec 2006 122,921 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine idling uneven.

noise from nearside rear suspension area.

offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure .

Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,668 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LCV is a 1999 BMW 530 in Silver 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 T84 LCV, 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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T84 LCV is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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