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MMA 1P

1976 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMA 1P
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,825 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,651 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,646 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 72,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,300 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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MMA 1P is a 1976 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MMA 1P, 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 50 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MMA 1P?

You can check the full history of MMA 1P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MMA 1P registered?

MMA 1P is a 1976 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 1976.

Is MMA 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMA 1P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMA 1P have outstanding finance?

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