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L926 HHV

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,578 mi
Last recorded216,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 HHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 216,578 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 216,578 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 213,332 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 213,274 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L926 HHV 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 60%.

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 L926 HHV, 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

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What year was L926 HHV registered?

L926 HHV is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L926 HHV safe to buy?

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