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L701 RMH

1994 BMW 530

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,122 mi
Last recorded138,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 RMH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 138,122 miles

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

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

nearside rear subframe bush worn

offside rear subframe bush worn

rear metal fuel pipes show corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2007 138,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

nearside rear subframe rubber bush worn

offside rear subframe rubber bush worn

rear metal fuel pipes show corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2006 125,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 124,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L701 RMH is a 1994 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L701 RMH, 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 L701 RMH registered?

L701 RMH is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L701 RMH safe to buy?

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