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F654 OOY

1989 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,388 mi
Last recorded149,388 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 OOY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 149,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 146,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,974 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 142,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN N/SIDE FRONT INNER EDGE WORN REAR SILENCER BOX SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

BOOT LID DOES NOT OPEN WHEN OPENDED IE IT DROPS DOWN

Pass 4 Apr 2006 139,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

REAR SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCKABSORBERS SHOW SIGNS OF DETERIORATION SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHES

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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F654 OOY is a 1989 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F654 OOY, 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 F654 OOY registered?

F654 OOY is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F654 OOY safe to buy?

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