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L951 MNT

1994 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,531 mi
Last recorded231,531 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 MNT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 231,531 miles

exhaust system rusted and corroded but not holed and still serviceable

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers weak but still effective

Pass 4 Jan 2016 225,933 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres close to legal limits on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 218,131 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

STEERING COLUMN TOP BEARING SLIGHTLY WORN

STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 23 Dec 2013 210,030 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

Centre rear exhaust rubber perished

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F wing damaged

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

O/S/F door damaged

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 209,632 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

Centre rear exhaust rubber perished

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wing damaged

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

O/S/F door damaged

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 200,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 189,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front position lamp slightly deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2011 189,710 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front position lamp slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 184,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2010 184,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 175,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 163,494 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 163,434 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 149,317 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 149,317 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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L951 MNT is a 1994 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L951 MNT, 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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L951 MNT is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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