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F47 TPH

1988 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,741 mi
Last recorded190,741 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 TPH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 190,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 190,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 185,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 185,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 182,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 175,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 181,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 172,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 172,010 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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F47 TPH is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F47 TPH, 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 F47 TPH registered?

F47 TPH is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F47 TPH safe to buy?

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