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M965 JKG

1994 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,127 mi
Last recorded194,127 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 JKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 194,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 192,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 188,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 178,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 158,650 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2007 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 119,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,833 miles

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

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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M965 JKG is a 1994 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M965 JKG, 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 M965 JKG registered?

M965 JKG is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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