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G501 FJK

1989 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,425 mi
Last recorded164,425 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 FJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2008 164,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 163,117 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 161,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 159,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G501 FJK is a 1989 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G501 FJK, 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 G501 FJK registered?

G501 FJK is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is G501 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G501 FJK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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