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F407 JTY

1989 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,346 mi
Last recorded203,346 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 JTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 203,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 200,624 miles

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017
Fail 7 Jan 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Pass 23 Jul 2014
Pass 2 Mar 2009
Fail 28 Feb 2009

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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F407 JTY is a 1989 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F407 JTY, 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 F407 JTY registered?

F407 JTY is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F407 JTY safe to buy?

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