1999 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · S885 FHU
1999 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 202,099 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2015.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S885 FHU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2014
- 202,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S885 FHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 530 (S885 FHU) between January 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
S885 FHU Mileage History
- 05/01/200686,327 mi
- 10/01/200686,327 mi
- 15/12/200610,090 mi-76,237 mi
- 04/01/2008118,282 mi+108,192 mi
- 19/12/2008130,035 mi+11,753 mi
- 09/01/2009130,108 mi+73 mi
- 14/12/2009144,652 mi+14,544 mi
- 05/01/2011161,325 mi+16,673 mi
- 06/01/2011161,325 mi
- 20/12/2011177,934 mi+16,609 mi
- 29/12/2011177,934 mi
- 03/04/2013183,789 mi+5,855 mi
- 15/03/2014202,099 mi+18,310 mi
Average of roughly 14,138 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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