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F937 RPF

1989 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF937 RPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 127,946 miles

n/s sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

o/s and n/s rear spring top cups starting to corrdoe

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inside edges

Fail 27 Oct 2008 127,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside handbrake has a low effort

Pass 3 Jul 2007 115,424 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 112,708 miles

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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F937 RPF is a 1989 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F937 RPF, 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 F937 RPF registered?

F937 RPF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F937 RPF safe to buy?

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