MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brakes 16% out of balance
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F581 SPA is a 1989 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 F581 SPA, 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 F581 SPA registered?
F581 SPA is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 1989.
Is F581 SPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F581 SPA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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