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F369 LTS

1988 BMW 530

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,431 mi
Last recorded175,431 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF369 LTS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 175,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 171,247 miles

Both front inner sills corroding

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

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 165,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,677 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 121,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 112,778 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 112,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 111,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F369 LTS is a 1988 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F369 LTS, 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.

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What year was F369 LTS registered?

F369 LTS is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 1988.

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