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F929 HSU

1989 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 HSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010
Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,905 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,160 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 46,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F929 HSU is a 1989 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F929 HSU, 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 F929 HSU registered?

F929 HSU is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F929 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F929 HSU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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