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M389 UKO

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,127 mi
Last recorded143,127 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 UKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2011 143,127 miles

slight play in steering drop arm

slight pulse from front brakes

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres perished in tread and sidewalls

both front, rear track control arm, inner bushes worn

both number plates deteriorated (rear worse)

catalytic converter internals insecure

engine cover and forward undertray fitted

exhaust mounts cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded/heavily in places

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front top suspension mounts corroded

gaiter split on offside front, forward outer balljoint

nearside windscreen washer misaligned

power steering pump slightly oil stained

rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes and drop link bushes perished/worn

slight imbalance from front brakes

slight play in steering box

strong advise - rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

underside corrosion evident throughout

Pass 17 Feb 2010 137,475 miles

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust centre and rear corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear subframe front bushes worn

slight corrosion underside

stonechips in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2009 130,485 miles

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust rear box heatshields slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

stonechips in front screen

Pass 15 Mar 2008 123,708 miles

exhaust system corroded

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear antiroll bar link arm lower bushes perished

rear box heatshield slightly insecure

slight oil stains on engine

stonechips in front screen

Pass 17 Mar 2007 115,526 miles

front discs and pads worn

front washers misaligned

rattle from offside cat

slight oil stains on engine

stonechips in front screen

Pass 8 Apr 2006 111,669 miles

engine oil leaks evident

front and rear discs and pads worn

front bumper damaged on nearside

front washers misaligned

offside front tyre worn

rear subframe front bushes worn

rear tyres on legal limit(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

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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M389 UKO is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M389 UKO, 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 M389 UKO registered?

M389 UKO is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M389 UKO safe to buy?

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