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F350 JAT

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,600 mi
Last recorded145,600 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF350 JAT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 145,600 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 145,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 142,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded in none testable area

offside rear pad wires fouling on wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,273 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded in none testable area

offside rear pad wires fouling on wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2006 117,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 112,328 miles

fuel pipes 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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F350 JAT is a 1989 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 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 F350 JAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F350 JAT registered?

F350 JAT is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 4 June 1989.

Is F350 JAT safe to buy?

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