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F147 UEF

1989 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

169,761 mi
Last recorded169,761 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 UEF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 169,761 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jan 2010 169,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2006 165,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 165,893 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 165,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/front light lens cracked

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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F147 UEF is a 1989 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F147 UEF, 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 F147 UEF registered?

F147 UEF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F147 UEF safe to buy?

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