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A15 UEP

1990 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,025 mi
Last recorded51,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 43,834 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 43,834 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,756 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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A15 UEP is a 1990 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 146,609 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 A15 UEP, 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 36 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 UEP registered?

A15 UEP is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is A15 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 UEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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