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M647 FGT

1994 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,461 mi
Last recorded74,461 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM647 FGT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 74,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 68,970 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe front to rear corroded.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,889 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 68,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 66,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 63,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 63,224 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M647 FGT is a 1994 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M647 FGT, 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 M647 FGT registered?

M647 FGT is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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