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L727 RVF

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

156,824 mi
Last recorded156,824 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 RVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 156,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 56,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 156,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 147,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 147,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L727 RVF 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 40%.

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 L727 RVF, 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 L727 RVF registered?

L727 RVF is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L727 RVF safe to buy?

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