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L387 HMO

1994 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 HMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 133,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,716 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 129,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 120,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 120,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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L387 HMO is a 1994 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L387 HMO, 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 L387 HMO registered?

L387 HMO is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L387 HMO safe to buy?

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