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M530 GAG

1994 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,423 mi
Last recorded142,423 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 GAG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 142,423 miles

both front tyres on limit

inner rack end slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2009 139,632 miles

2 rear tyres on lim it.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 139,632 miles

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

2 rear tyres on lim it.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 132,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel flap broken . some brake pipes surface rusting

Fail 16 Oct 2008 132,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel flap broken . some brake pipes surface rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2007 126,612 miles

Both raer main axle bushs starting to show signs of cracking.

Rear diff has signs of small oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 124,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 118,777 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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M530 GAG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M530 GAG, 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 M530 GAG registered?

M530 GAG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M530 GAG safe to buy?

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