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L858 CDG

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,659 mi
Last recorded195,659 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 CDG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 195,659 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pads low

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills

front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r brake judder

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 186,362 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

crack in windscreen

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar drop links worn

front brake discs distorted

headlights poor pattern

n/s/r tyre on the limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe bushes worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2010 178,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 174,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 174,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 168,917 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 168,917 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 162,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 156,195 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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L858 CDG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L858 CDG, 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 L858 CDG registered?

L858 CDG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L858 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L858 CDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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