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G125 MJX

1990 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,122 mi
Last recorded193,122 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 MJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 193,122 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 193,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 178,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 178,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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G125 MJX is a 1990 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G125 MJX, 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 G125 MJX registered?

G125 MJX is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G125 MJX safe to buy?

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