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G266 VPE

1990 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,651 mi
Last recorded192,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 VPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 192,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 180,911 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 180,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 170,923 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 170,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 170,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G266 VPE is a 1990 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G266 VPE, 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 G266 VPE registered?

G266 VPE is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G266 VPE safe to buy?

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