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M116 BEU

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

167,865 mi
Last recorded167,865 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 BEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 167,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 167,863 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 166,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear floor / chassis corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 161,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 161,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 158,089 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 158,089 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 158,006 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, outer and end of sill corroded, also into the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded front to rear but view obstructed by factory fitted sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area heavily corroded, floor pan near drain bung also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper sill inside door jam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,331 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills are corroded front to rear on both sides, plastic outer sill covers restricting the view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 154,896 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 151,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 146,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv front /rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

hydraulic leak by rear diff

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2016 146,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber perished and centre exhaust box corroded

hydraulic leak by the rear diff

non obligatory mirror missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2014 144,672 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Play in O/S/F Suspension Leg

Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,610 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipes Badly Corroded

Rear Suspension Valve Leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2013 142,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe Badly Corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,866 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 136,851 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 133,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 129,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 124,134 miles

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

slight play in lower steering coloum bush

Fail 28 Nov 2008 124,134 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in lower steering coloum bush

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 102,204 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 102,190 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

brake & clutch fluids low †rear suspension pipes corroded †o/s/f lower ball joint boot cover split

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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M116 BEU is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 M116 BEU, 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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M116 BEU is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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