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F870 OPL

1989 BMW 530

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 OPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,123 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 121,200 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 121,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front drop link joint cover split

nearside front lower ball joint cover split

offside front drop link joint cover split

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,232 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 118,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 117,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F870 OPL is a 1989 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F870 OPL, 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 F870 OPL registered?

F870 OPL is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F870 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F870 OPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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