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K230 EGM

1971 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,491 mi
Last recorded196,491 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 EGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 196,491 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 196,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit on both edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 189,517 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded and requires attention soon

nearside wiper requires attention soon

offside rear floor slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Feb 2010 189,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both number plates slightly discoloured

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded and requires attention soon

nearside wiper requires attention soon

offside rear floor slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2009

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both headlamps require attention soon

centre exhaust rubber requires attention soon

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

offside rear seat belt clasp slightly sticking

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2008 178,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both number plates slightly discoloured

nearside front headlamp lens damaged

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 171,020 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 171,020 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked + slightly discoloured

rear number plate slight discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2006 163,958 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K230 EGM is a 1971 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K230 EGM, 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 55 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K230 EGM registered?

K230 EGM is a 1971 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K230 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K230 EGM shows 9 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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