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F513 UDX

1988 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF513 UDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

corrosion around offside front jacking point

windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers vison nor in swept zone

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,113 miles

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

o/s and n/s front outer sills have surface corrosion.

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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F513 UDX is a 1988 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F513 UDX, 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 F513 UDX registered?

F513 UDX is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F513 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F513 UDX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F513 UDX have outstanding finance?

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