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G366 AAF

1989 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,914 mi
Last recorded29,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 AAF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,471 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,011 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 29,005 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,789 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,471 miles

nearside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,307 miles

exhaust rusty and deterated

n.s.r brake possable binding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,934 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,908 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 253,777 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 25,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,046 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 23,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G366 AAF is a 1989 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G366 AAF, 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 G366 AAF registered?

G366 AAF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G366 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G366 AAF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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