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F408 YAF

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,054 mi
Last recorded177,054 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 YAF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 177,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 176,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 176,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,616 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 176,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 173,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 170,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 169,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

presenter adviced exhaust /gearbox clamps

Pass 24 Aug 2016 169,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 169,155 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 167,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 166,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 165,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,945 miles

front reg/ plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 157,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 153,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 148,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F408 YAF is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F408 YAF, 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 F408 YAF registered?

F408 YAF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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