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F708 MCA

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

171,048 mi
Last recorded171,048 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF708 MCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 171,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 170,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 161,952 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 161,903 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2006 161,888 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in R/N/S Tyre.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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F708 MCA is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F708 MCA, 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 F708 MCA registered?

F708 MCA is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F708 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F708 MCA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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