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L156 JRX

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 JRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 160,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 159,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 159,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,825 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear strongly advise ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear strongly advise ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,800 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 153,799 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 148,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 145,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,848 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 129,833 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 125,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 110,866 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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L156 JRX is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 132,801 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 L156 JRX, 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 32 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L156 JRX registered?

L156 JRX is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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