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M760 OBM

1994 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM760 OBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 147,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 142,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 135,343 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 132,334 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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M760 OBM is a 1994 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M760 OBM, 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 M760 OBM registered?

M760 OBM is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M760 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M760 OBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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