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B16 GUP

1994 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 100,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 100,811 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 99,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 98,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,262 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,621 miles

rear number plate poor but still legiable

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,852 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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B16 GUP is a 1994 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 132,801 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 B16 GUP, 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 32 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 B16 GUP registered?

B16 GUP is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B16 GUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GUP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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