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M663 VNU

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM663 VNU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 146,132 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 146,070 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 139,495 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 139,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 135,350 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 135,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 131,141 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 131,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M663 VNU is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M663 VNU, 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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M663 VNU is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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