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L630 HMO

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,292 mi
Last recorded163,292 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 HMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 163,292 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front top mounts perreshing

prop shaft rubber splitting

slight play in n/s drop arm

slight play in o/s steering draglink

steering box damp

Pass 16 Sep 2009 155,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 148,937 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damadged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 146,645 miles

front exhaust pipe slight leak,centre exhaust box poor condition,rear brake pipes slight corrosion,fuel pipes poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2007 146,590 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust box poor condition,rear brake pipes slight corrosion,fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 143,592 miles

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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L630 HMO is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L630 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L630 HMO registered?

L630 HMO is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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