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G237 EBL

1990 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 EBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 125,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 123,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 120,889 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 120,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 117,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 110,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 108,790 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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G237 EBL is a 1990 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G237 EBL, 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 G237 EBL registered?

G237 EBL is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 1990.

Is G237 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 EBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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