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G122 RFJ

1989 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,991 mi
Last recorded140,991 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 140,991 miles

Front both outer sills slightly corroded at jacking points

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,783 miles

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

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

Offside Front sill corroded not holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 140,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,013 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2015 138,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

rear tyres wearing on edges

strong petrol smell under car no leak evident

Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 137,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 137,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear seat belt stiff

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 135,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,305 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate discouloring

offside wiper poor

Pass 2 Jun 2009 128,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 126,455 miles

exhaust starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot split

offside rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

power steering pipes damp- no leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 126,450 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes rusty

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot split

offside rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

power steering pipes damp- no leak

Pass 9 May 2007 124,949 miles

both front lower suspension rear arms outer bushes starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod top cover boot split

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Fail 30 Apr 2007 124,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower suspension rear arms outer bushes starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod top cover boot split

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Pass 4 May 2006 122,839 miles

offside rear tyre centre tread getting low

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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G122 RFJ is a 1989 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G122 RFJ, 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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G122 RFJ is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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