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L158 NEC

1994 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 NEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 90,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 83,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 70,677 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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L158 NEC is a 1994 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L158 NEC, 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 L158 NEC registered?

L158 NEC is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L158 NEC safe to buy?

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