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M406 TSG

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 TSG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,045 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 100,044 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,637 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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M406 TSG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M406 TSG, 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 M406 TSG registered?

M406 TSG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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