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F548 BOC

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 BOC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020
Pass 29 Aug 2019
Fail 28 Aug 2019

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 210,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Outer all four tyres tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Aug 2016 208,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre inner sidewall slight cuts

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 204,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 203,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 202,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 200,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 200,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F548 BOC is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 139,704 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 F548 BOC, 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 37 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F548 BOC registered?

F548 BOC is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F548 BOC safe to buy?

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