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L588 NGS

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,072 mi
Last recorded158,072 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 NGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 158,072 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension valve weeping and corrosion to steel part of flexie hose

slight blow centre exhaust joints

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 13 Dec 2007 158,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

windscreen stonechipped

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension valve weeping and corrosion to steel part of flexie hose

slight blow centre exhaust joints

Pass 30 Nov 2006 151,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 151,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 1 Nov 2005 144,542 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

slight blow centre exhaust joints

slight wear in steering joints

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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L588 NGS is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green 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 L588 NGS, 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 L588 NGS registered?

L588 NGS is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L588 NGS safe to buy?

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