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E163 MYP

1988 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,202 mi
Last recorded158,202 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 MYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 158,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate is deteriating

slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

Fail 29 Jul 2011 158,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate is deteriating

slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

Pass 29 Jul 2010 148,292 miles

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

bad oil leak all over

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering arms

Fail 23 Jul 2010 148,292 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad oil leak all over

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight play in the offside front wheel, and steering arms

Pass 23 Jul 2009 140,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

bad oil leak all under the engine

both front thrust arm bush perishing and slight movement

nail in the offside front tyre which is leaking air

offside front outer sill is hold, however noy near low bearing point

signs of perishing on all the rear anti-roll bar bushs

slight play in both the front wheels and in the steering arms

steering box damp

Fail 22 Jul 2009 140,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

bad oil leak all under the engine

both front thrust arm bush perishing and slight movement

nail in the offside front tyre which is leaking air

offside front outer sill is hold, however noy near low bearing point

signs of perishing on all the rear anti-roll bar bushs

slight play in both the front wheels and in the steering arms

steering box damp

Pass 8 Jul 2008

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to the offside outer sill, + has sign's of corrosion

slight dampness steering box

slight play both the front wheel's

Fail 4 Jul 2008

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to the offside outer sill, + has sign's of corrosion

slight dampness steering box

slight play both the front wheel's

Pass 7 Jul 2007
Fail 6 Jul 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 127,250 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 127,250 miles

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

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bushes crack

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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E163 MYP is a 1988 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 146,259 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 E163 MYP, 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 38 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E163 MYP registered?

E163 MYP is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E163 MYP safe to buy?

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