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M228 XNM

1994 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 XNM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 107,374 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers split

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres heavilly perished and worn on inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrossion

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in rear axle bushes

Play in steering rack joints

Slight play in suspension ball joints

Pass 19 May 2011 107,374 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers split

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres heavilly perished and worn on inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Play in rear axle bushes

Play in steering rack joints

Slight play in suspension ball joints

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,860 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2009 102,592 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 102,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 98,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M228 XNM is a 1994 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M228 XNM, 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 M228 XNM registered?

M228 XNM is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M228 XNM safe to buy?

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