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G718 WFG

1990 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 WFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,124 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 110,665 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Metal brake and fuel pipes rusty

N/s and o/s jacking points on outer cills getting rusty

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow and front pipe bracket rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Metal brake and fuel pipes rusty

N/s and o/s jacking points on outer cills getting rusty

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow and front pipe bracket rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 104,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 101,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 92,920 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear axel mount bush's worn but not to excess.

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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G718 WFG 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 83.3%.

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 G718 WFG, 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 G718 WFG registered?

G718 WFG is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G718 WFG safe to buy?

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