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J960 PRX

1991 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

171,793 mi
Last recorded171,793 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 PRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 171,793 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 171,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 171,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 171,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 167,181 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 167,175 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside front on 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 May 2010 162,555 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 162,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 158,885 miles

front to rear petrol line rusting

n/s/r door dosnt open

Fail 29 Apr 2009 158,880 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front to rear petrol line rusting

n/s/r door doesnt open

Pass 6 Mar 2008 151,316 miles

Nearside rear door outer handle siezed

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 151,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear door outer handle siezed

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 145,203 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 145,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and on limit

offside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 140,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 140,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J960 PRX is a 1991 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 J960 PRX, 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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J960 PRX is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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