MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
All fuel pipes heavily corroded.
Both front lower arm gaiters split.
Both front upper control arm gaiters split.
Brake warning illuminated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust heatshield loose.
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r shocker washer missing from securing bolt.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f wing insecure.
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Vehicle fitted with sill covering trims, corrosion to o/s/f wing/sill area unable to assess fully
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Vehicle fitted with sill covering trims, corrosion to o/s/f wing/sill area unable to assess fully
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyers perrishing
unable to fully test outer sills due to covers suspect corrosion under
front tyres perrished
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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G551 WKJ is a 1990 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G551 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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G551 WKJ is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 1990.
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