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F816 ORK

1988 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 ORK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 145,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine requires attention

Pass 13 Dec 2011 139,141 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 133,712 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 127,373 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 119,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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.

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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F816 ORK is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 146,259 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 F816 ORK, 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 38 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 F816 ORK registered?

F816 ORK is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F816 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F816 ORK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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