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L265 NKX

1994 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 NKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,735 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,735 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,434 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2008 66,434 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

osf tyre cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,171 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 59,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,411 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 49,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L265 NKX is a 1994 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L265 NKX, 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 L265 NKX registered?

L265 NKX is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L265 NKX safe to buy?

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