MOT Status
Mileage
355,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHD 550 is a 1997 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1997 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 105,541 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 FHD 550, 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 29 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FHD 550 registered?
FHD 550 is a 1997 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is FHD 550 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FHD 550 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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