CarVerify

Free Car Check

L82 KBW

1994 BMW 530

Beige Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,551 mi
Last recorded192,551 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 KBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2010 192,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 185,450 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 176,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 168,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 168,630 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 160,553 miles

brake pipe from rear union to o/s flexi hose corroding.at minimum standard.

front No plate has water ingress.legible at this time.

front brake imbalance close to maximum permissable 25% @ 24%

steering link rod end has slight wear to o/s joint at steering box drop arm end.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 150,766 miles

corrosion forming to rear brake pipe from rear union to o/s/r flexi brake hose.

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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L82 KBW is a 1994 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L82 KBW, 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

How do I check the history of L82 KBW?

You can check the full history of L82 KBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L82 KBW registered?

L82 KBW is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L82 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L82 KBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L82 KBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L82 KBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.