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M527 BHG

1994 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 BHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 110,355 miles

Free play at steering wheel close to excessive

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise from offside rear brake drum when turned by hand

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 110,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Free play at steering wheel close to excessive

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise from offside rear brake drum when turned by hand

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,598 miles

ns mirror cracked , ns front tyre sdewall cracking , rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Nov 2009 96,598 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror cracked , ns front tyre sdewall cracking , rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2008 91,114 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 80,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,476 miles

O/S/F SHOCKER INSERT LOCKNUT IS BECOMING BLOATED WITH CORROSION

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M527 BHG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M527 BHG, 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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M527 BHG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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