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FJO 3Y

1991 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 530157,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJO 3Y
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside of the vehicle has surface rust

Fail 1 Apr 2019 139,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

underside of the vehicle has surface rust

Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sill lips (6.1.B.2)

Fuel lines have corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 137,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 134,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 134,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 134,535 miles

horn and window washers switches fitted to dash board

Fail 15 Apr 2011 134,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

horn and window washers switches fitted to dash board

Fail 13 May 2009 134,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 134,469 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 134,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 131,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 131,170 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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FJO 3Y is a 1991 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 157,387 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 FJO 3Y, 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 35 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJO 3Y registered?

FJO 3Y is a 1991 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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