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E63 WEP

1988 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 WEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No dashboard display

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008

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

warning signal sounding when brake not applied.

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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E63 WEP is a 1988 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E63 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E63 WEP registered?

E63 WEP is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E63 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E63 WEP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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