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H366 BUF

1991 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,453 mi
Last recorded210,453 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH366 BUF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 210,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2010 210,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 210,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fuel pipes lightly coroded

light corosion around jacking points

light oil leak from gearbox prop shaft seal

Pass 23 Jan 2009 204,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to sills

Fail 23 Jan 2009 204,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to sills

Pass 3 Jan 2008 192,635 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 192,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering box/system

Pass 12 Jan 2007 181,591 miles

all brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2006 172,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H366 BUF is a 1991 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H366 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H366 BUF registered?

H366 BUF is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H366 BUF safe to buy?

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