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L212 UVG

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,038 mi
Last recorded106,038 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 UVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,098 miles

Rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 103,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and rear tyres on the limit

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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L212 UVG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L212 UVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L212 UVG registered?

L212 UVG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L212 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L212 UVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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