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L697 EPG

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,242 mi
Last recorded195,242 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 EPG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2011 195,242 miles

Corrosion to both rear sill corners

Fuel line front to rear corroding

O/S/F brake pipe corroding

O/S/F rear, lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

Play to N/S/F steering arm inner ball joint

Rear anti-roll bar drop link, loower bushes perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 190,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 183,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 181,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 175,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 170,720 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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L697 EPG 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 100%.

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 L697 EPG, 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 L697 EPG registered?

L697 EPG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L697 EPG safe to buy?

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