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R748 HOK

1997 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 530105,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 HOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,276 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 81,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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R748 HOK is a 1997 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R748 HOK, 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 R748 HOK registered?

R748 HOK is a 1997 BMW 530, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R748 HOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 HOK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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