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G765 OEW

1990 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 OEW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,065 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 14,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,006 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,006 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,664 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,877 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 81,378 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,513 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,010 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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G765 OEW is a 1990 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G765 OEW, 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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G765 OEW is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 3 February 1990.

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