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E987 BVR

1988 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 BVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 113,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E987 BVR is a 1988 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E987 BVR, 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 E987 BVR registered?

E987 BVR is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E987 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E987 BVR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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