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M380 JFX

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,279 mi
Last recorded141,279 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 JFX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 141,279 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre stepped slightly

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 141,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s rear tyre worn excess on inner side of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,428 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 139,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 128,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 127,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 115,706 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 115,634 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre wearings on both edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2006 104,151 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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M380 JFX is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M380 JFX, 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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M380 JFX is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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