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T867 SPA

1999 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,179 mi
Last recorded146,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT867 SPA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 146,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 140,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 129,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear light lense damaged

one position light not working nearside rear

Fail 21 Nov 2008 120,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear light lense damaged

one position light not working nearside rear

Fail 20 Nov 2008 120,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Oct 2007 110,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Oct 2006 102,432 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 102,432 miles

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

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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T867 SPA is a 1999 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T867 SPA, 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 T867 SPA registered?

T867 SPA is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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