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E933 WOK

1988 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,654 mi
Last recorded220,654 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE933 WOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 220,654 miles

fuel lines corroding

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 220,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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E933 WOK is a 1988 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E933 WOK, 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 E933 WOK registered?

E933 WOK is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E933 WOK safe to buy?

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Does E933 WOK have outstanding finance?

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