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F369 RYF

1989 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF369 RYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres are becoming close to wear indicators.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 111,849 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 111,849 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 108,640 miles

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 RYF is a 1989 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F369 RYF, 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 F369 RYF registered?

F369 RYF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F369 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F369 RYF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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