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ANB 245A

1989 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANB 245A
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2007 1,033 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 95,952 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 95,952 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak also fuel pipes at the rear has quite a lot of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2005 93,929 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 93,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode at rear

handbrake reading 16% (limit 16%)

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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ANB 245A is a 1989 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ANB 245A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANB 245A registered?

ANB 245A is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ANB 245A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANB 245A shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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