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H165 ATO

1991 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,683 mi
Last recorded186,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 ATO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 186,683 miles

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

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion on all brake discs

slight play nearside suspension link pin

Pass 18 May 2012 186,317 miles

slight corrosion around both front jacking points

Pass 19 May 2011 186,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 186,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 185,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 180,471 miles

near side rear sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 179,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 175,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 175,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 168,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 168,939 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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H165 ATO is a 1991 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 157,387 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 H165 ATO, 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 35 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H165 ATO registered?

H165 ATO is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H165 ATO safe to buy?

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