MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear upper n/s and o/s coil spring mountings corroded but not seriously weakened
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear upper n/s and o/s coil spring mountings but not seriously weakened
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
o/s/r inner arch corroded at rear
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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400 HWP is a 1989 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1989 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 139,704 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 400 HWP, 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 37 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 400 HWP registered?
400 HWP is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 1989.
Is 400 HWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 400 HWP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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