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E207 NUW

1988 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

300,303 mi
Last recorded300,303 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 NUW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 300,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 300,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 300,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 300,303 miles

av both sill hav been repaired

Pass 4 Oct 2008 300,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 300,303 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 300,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 300,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel hose on outlet side of fuel filter perished.

P.A.S belt slips on full lock.

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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E207 NUW is a 1988 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E207 NUW, 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 E207 NUW registered?

E207 NUW is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E207 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E207 NUW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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