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F134 MDB

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,837 mi
Last recorded183,837 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 MDB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 183,837 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 181,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 177,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 170,792 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 170,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 154,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 154,038 miles

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

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

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

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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F134 MDB is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 139,704 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 F134 MDB, 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 37 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F134 MDB registered?

F134 MDB is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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