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F124 JJN

1988 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,400 mi
Last recorded178,400 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 JJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 178,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,345 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 178,244 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2023 178,232 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2022 178,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 177,869 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 177,867 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 177,408 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 177,404 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 176,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 176,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 176,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 175,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 175,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 174,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 173,434 miles

nearside and offside front sills corroded outside prescribed area

nearside and offside rear tyre rod boots split

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 172,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 170,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 169,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 169,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 167,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 167,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 165,417 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 164,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 164,301 miles

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.

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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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.

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