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M57 WTR

1994 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 WTR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 82,839 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Petrol cap insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 72,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,001 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 56,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,082 miles

o/sf and n/s/f brake silghty worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,081 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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M57 WTR is a 1994 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M57 WTR, 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 M57 WTR registered?

M57 WTR is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M57 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 WTR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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