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G100 DPK

1990 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,780 mi
Last recorded190,780 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 DPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 190,780 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

front pads low

rear bumper cover loose

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear pads low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

some play in steering box

Fail 14 Sep 2010 190,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad engine oil leak

front pads low

rear bumper cover loose

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear pads low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

some play in steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2009 187,099 miles

engine oil leak

nearside mirror missing

offside inner head light unit cracked

play in steering box

play in steering box arm splines

rear bumper panal loose

rear pads low

Fail 2 Jul 2009 187,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bumper panal loose

rear pads low

engine oil leak

nearside mirror missing

offside inner head light unit cracked

play in steering box

play in steering box arm splines

Pass 20 Jun 2008 183,220 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joints

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jun 2007 178,841 miles

offside front main beam lamp lens cracked

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box and idler arm

Fail 20 Jun 2007 178,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front main beam lamp lens cracked

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box and idler arm

spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 Jun 2006 173,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 173,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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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G100 DPK is a 1990 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G100 DPK, 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.

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G100 DPK is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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