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G513 WKJ

1990 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,798 mi
Last recorded189,798 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 189,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 186,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rattling

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

oil leaks from engine

rear heat shield loose [exhaust]

Fail 28 Apr 2014 186,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of front brake discs and pads

condition of rear brake pads

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

oil leaks from engine

rear heat shield loose [exhaust]

Pass 23 Apr 2013 181,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 181,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 176,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

screenwash bottle cap missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 171,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 171,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 165,745 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff side seals leaking

knocking over bumps from front

o/s/f seat base worn

rear number plate slightly loose

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion o/s/r door

slihjt corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 28 Apr 2010 165,745 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion o/s/r door

knocking over bumps from front

o/s/f seat base worn

rear number plate slightly loose

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff side seals leaking

slihjt corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 29 Apr 2009 158,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes and fuel pipe heavily covered in grease and underseal preventing full inspection

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 158,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes and fuel pipe heavily covered in grease and underseal preventing full inspection

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 154,869 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on sills

Fail 24 Apr 2008 154,848 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on sills

Pass 26 Apr 2007 151,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 151,443 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear suspension and sub-frame mounting bushes perished

Pass 26 Apr 2006 147,295 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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G513 WKJ is a 1990 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 G513 WKJ, 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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G513 WKJ is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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