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F31 TNR

1988 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 TNR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2018 170,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 170,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 170,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 170,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 168,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 166,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 162,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play steering idler arm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 160,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 158,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 157,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 155,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 152,224 miles

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

noise from o/s handbrake shoes

o/s & n/s front jacking point, n/s/r jacking point corroded.

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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F31 TNR is a 1988 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F31 TNR, 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 F31 TNR registered?

F31 TNR is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F31 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F31 TNR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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