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P48 GDV

1997 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 530105,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 GDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 64,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leake

Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leake

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,775 miles

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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P48 GDV is a 1997 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 105,541 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 P48 GDV, 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 29 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 P48 GDV registered?

P48 GDV is a 1997 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P48 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 GDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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