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M896 BNO

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,957 mi
Last recorded171,957 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 BNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,957 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 163,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 157,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 152,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACED WRONG (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACED WRONG (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 142,124 miles

Central Rear center seat belt clip in side of rear seat

Nearside Rear n/s front fog lamp missing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear center seat belt clip in side of rear seat

Nearside Rear n/s front fog lamp missing

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 135,788 miles

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,578 miles

centre to rear two exhaust rubber hangers split and missing, system secure, advise new

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,455 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Nov 2013 122,101 miles

rear shock top mounts worn

Fail 10 Oct 2013 122,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,659 miles

rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 85,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,474 miles

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

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

off side hand brake reading low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 82,066 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

off side handbrake reading is a bit low

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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M896 BNO is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M896 BNO, 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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M896 BNO is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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