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G551 WKJ

1990 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 168,436 miles

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.

Pass 27 May 2009 161,616 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2009 161,613 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 134,794 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 134,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 125,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 123,858 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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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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