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F30 NPK

1988 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 NPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 172,184 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007

Corrosion to both outer sill panels ( not in prescribed area )

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oddometer not showing

Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters split

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Surface cuts in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 152,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2005 144,577 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres are new

Fail 18 Jun 2005 144,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Offside rear and nearside rear Pitman link rubber bushes worn

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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F30 NPK is a 1988 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F30 NPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F30 NPK registered?

F30 NPK is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F30 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F30 NPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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