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F469 PHW

1988 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,359 mi
Last recorded197,359 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 PHW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 197,359 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

Fail 5 May 2006 197,359 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

offside rear quarter light broken and replaced with cardboard

offside rear tyre under inflated

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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F469 PHW is a 1988 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F469 PHW, 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 F469 PHW registered?

F469 PHW is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F469 PHW safe to buy?

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