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T87 SBV

1999 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 SBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 134,634 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foreward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 130,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,780 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 128,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency 17%,Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear reading lower than offside rear

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2020 127,011 miles

Park brake efficiency 16%,Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,018 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation but does not change beam pattern

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,818 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation but does not change beam pattern

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2016 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2015 116,318 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2015 116,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2014 113,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,872 miles

handbrake efficiency,only just complys.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,041 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension arms / push rods bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,977 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,677 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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T87 SBV is a 1999 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T87 SBV, 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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T87 SBV is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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