MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/f headlamp beam pattern poor
Nail in offside rear tyre
all rear suspension bushes perished
dampness around fuel tank not petrol but seems oily
exhaust system rusty
fuel pipes under vehicle very rusty
under tray covering lower part of engine bay area-full inspection not possible
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both front lower arm front ball joint boots split
Both rear /rear arm bushes coming unbonded/boots poor
Both rear anti roll dar link bushes perishing
Bulb on mile counter not working
Exhaust mounting perishing
Exhaust system corroded and poor
Front number plate craked
Fuel filler lid damaged
Fuel lines corroded and poor
N/S/F Steering idler has play in
O/S/F Flex hose perishing
O/S/R Tyre approching wear indcator
Stone chip in O/S/F outer head lamp
Stone chip in Zone A of winscreem
both front seat belts fluffing
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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E205 NAE is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E205 NAE, 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 E205 NAE registered?
E205 NAE is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 1988.
Is E205 NAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E205 NAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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