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F146 VJT

1989 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,193 mi
Last recorded118,193 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 VJT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 118,193 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 118,193 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 117,810 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 117,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 117,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 117,433 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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F146 VJT is a 1989 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F146 VJT, 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 F146 VJT registered?

F146 VJT is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F146 VJT safe to buy?

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