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GZ 9193

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

331,529 mi
Last recorded331,529 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGZ 9193
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 331,529 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 331,529 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

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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GZ 9193 is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 GZ 9193, 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 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GZ 9193 registered?

GZ 9193 is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is GZ 9193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GZ 9193 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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