MOT Status
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178,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
front to rear underbody and suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
nearside front sill is corroded
offside front sill is corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust rubber mounting broken
Oil leak
nearside and offside front sills corroded outside prescribed area
nearside and offside rear tyre rod boots split
sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside sill corroded out side perscribed areas
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front sill corroded outside prescribed area
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front sill corroded outside prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F124 JJN is a 1988 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 F124 JJN, 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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F124 JJN is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F124 JJN safe to buy?
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