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VHJ 30L

1973 BMW 530

White Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,221 mi
Last recorded35,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 30L
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 35,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,047 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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VHJ 30L is a 1973 BMW 530 in White with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHJ 30L, 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 53 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 VHJ 30L registered?

VHJ 30L is a 1973 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is VHJ 30L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 30L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 30L have outstanding finance?

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