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45 UTE

1989 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,142 mi
Last recorded191,142 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 UTE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 191,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front valance insecure

rear fog lamp does not work independantly of front fog lamps.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 191,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front valance insecure

rear fog lamp does not work independantly of front fog lamps.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 186,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 186,560 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front fog lights switch on when reverse gear is selected

Pass 24 Jun 2008 182,951 miles

n/s/f worn hard inner edge

o/s/f worn hard outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2008 182,951 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

n/s/f worn hard inner edge

o/s/f worn hard outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 198,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 182,723 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

advise both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 182,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 182,356 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

225/55/15 front

225/60/15 rear

n/s/f low inner edge

o/s/f very low outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2005 181,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 181,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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45 UTE is a 1989 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 45 UTE, 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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45 UTE is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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