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L710 JJH

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 JJH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 159,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,461 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight crossion all round

Fail 13 Oct 2015 146,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight crossion all round

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,751 miles

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

rear brake pipes coverd

slight damge on seals slight croshion all round

Fail 4 Sep 2014 143,740 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes coverd

slight damge on seals slight croshion all round

Fail 11 Aug 2014 143,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front disc worn

slight damge rear outer sills

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,374 miles

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

slight play in driver seat

steering idler play on boarder

Fail 9 Jul 2013 137,357 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in driver seat

steering ideler plat on boder

Pass 4 Jul 2012 131,828 miles

prop damper badly split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 131,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

prop damper badly split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 128,036 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 121,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 121,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 115,989 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both near side tyres have some curb damage to side walls

both rear shockabsorber dust covers hitting shock body

slight play in both rear trailing link bushs

Fail 23 Mar 2009 115,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both near side tyres have some curb damage to side walls

both rear shockabsorber dust covers hitting shock body

near side front door window glass insecure

slight play in both rear trailing link bushs

Pass 5 Apr 2008 111,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f anti roll bar end link top boot damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2007 105,380 miles

front discs worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,423 miles

Slight judder from nearside rear brake under heavy braking

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Fail 13 Mar 2006 101,413 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake pads low

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

Undervehicle covers fitted

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroding

rear subframe mount bushes starting to perish

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L710 JJH is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L710 JJH, 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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L710 JJH is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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