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G332 FDO

1990 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,237 mi
Last recorded138,237 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG332 FDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 138,237 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box deterioreted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 136,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 132,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,772 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,325 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 94,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 94,065 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,271 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 10 Mar 2006 81,161 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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G332 FDO is a 1990 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G332 FDO, 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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What year was G332 FDO registered?

G332 FDO is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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