MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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F478 MRD is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F478 MRD, 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.
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What year was F478 MRD registered?
F478 MRD is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 1988.
Is F478 MRD safe to buy?
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