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H68 FNV

1991 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,331 mi
Last recorded244,331 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 FNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 244,331 miles

all as previous sheet

Fail 26 Sep 2006 244,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside inner headlamp glass chipped

offside outer head-lamp glass cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2005 227,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

nearside inner head-lamp glass chipped.

offside front disc pad worn.

offside outer head-lamp glass cracked.

scrathes on screen.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

stone chip on screen.

Fail 22 Sep 2005 227,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

nearside inner head-lamp glass chipped.

offside front disc pad worn.

offside outer head-lamp glass cracked.

scrathes on screen.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

stone chip on screen.

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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H68 FNV is a 1991 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H68 FNV, 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 H68 FNV registered?

H68 FNV is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 27 February 1991.

Is H68 FNV safe to buy?

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