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M530 NDP

1994 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,530 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 104,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 99,612 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 99,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 94,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,813 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear suspention leveller unit damp only no leaks

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 NDP 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 62.5%.

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 M530 NDP, 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 NDP registered?

M530 NDP is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M530 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M530 NDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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