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J798 EJS

1991 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,957 mi
Last recorded154,957 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 EJS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 154,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 149,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 149,118 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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J798 EJS is a 1991 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J798 EJS, 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 J798 EJS registered?

J798 EJS is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J798 EJS safe to buy?

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