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J8 NOO

1991 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 NOO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 136,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 134,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,860 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 126,966 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2007 122,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2007 122,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 117,154 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 117,154 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J8 NOO is a 1991 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J8 NOO, 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 J8 NOO registered?

J8 NOO is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J8 NOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 NOO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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