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H930 EMJ

1990 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,449 mi
Last recorded40,449 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH930 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,449 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 139,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Apr 2009 139,749 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2007 164,339 miles

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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H930 EMJ is a 1990 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H930 EMJ, 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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What year was H930 EMJ registered?

H930 EMJ is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H930 EMJ safe to buy?

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