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G109 NHO

1989 BMW 530

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 NHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,413 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,974 miles

all tyres slightly cracking

both rear coil springs slightly corroding

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Nov 2015 12,987 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 123,978 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,732 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 123,732 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 123,719 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advisr fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,719 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advisr fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,718 miles

metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 123,717 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

part of n s washer blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 123,662 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 123,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 123,647 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

metal fuel pipes rusted

n/s front shockabsorber damp

Pass 18 Jun 2007 123,609 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 123,609 miles

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

oil leaks

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear top spring turrets rusty

metal fuel lines rusty

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2006 123,597 miles

underbody fuel lines corroded

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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G109 NHO is a 1989 BMW 530 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G109 NHO, 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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G109 NHO is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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