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F554 CSM

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 CSM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 144,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 144,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,822 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 140,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 140,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 139,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 137,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 137,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 136,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 136,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 135,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 135,618 miles

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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F554 CSM is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F554 CSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F554 CSM registered?

F554 CSM is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F554 CSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F554 CSM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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