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F943 JPN

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,308 mi
Last recorded110,308 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 JPN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn and perished

both front shock absorbers badly corroded at top of inner shaft

both rear drop link bushes worn and has slight play

both rear tyres aged and cracking

possible signs of front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arch ( nothing found during lock to lock check )

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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F943 JPN is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F943 JPN, 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 F943 JPN registered?

F943 JPN is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F943 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F943 JPN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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