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G205 ALF

1990 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 ALF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 172,130 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 172,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 167,193 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,193 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 161,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 157,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 157,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 149,868 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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G205 ALF is a 1990 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G205 ALF, 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 G205 ALF registered?

G205 ALF is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G205 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G205 ALF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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