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G448 VRX

1989 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

224,640 mi
Last recorded224,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 VRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2005 224,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 224,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2005 224,475 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G448 VRX is a 1989 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G448 VRX, 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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What year was G448 VRX registered?

G448 VRX is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G448 VRX safe to buy?

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