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F434 UGM

1988 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,383 mi
Last recorded134,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 UGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 134,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 133,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 129,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,388 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror slightly dammaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 169,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 213,601 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 211,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 211,367 miles

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

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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F434 UGM is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F434 UGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F434 UGM registered?

F434 UGM is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F434 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F434 UGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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