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F140 NFW

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 NFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 117,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear anti roll mount not correctly located

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 116,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,741 miles

1 mid exhaust rubber split

o/s rear seat belt hard to fasten

Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,208 miles

o/s and n/s sills weak and corroding not within 12 inches of load bearing members at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 117,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 113,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 108,946 miles

Nearside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 108,946 miles

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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F140 NFW is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F140 NFW, 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 F140 NFW registered?

F140 NFW is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F140 NFW safe to buy?

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