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G708 YNF

1989 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,650 mi
Last recorded163,650 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 530139,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 YNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 163,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 163,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 159,766 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 159,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet struts defective

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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G708 YNF is a 1989 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G708 YNF, 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 G708 YNF registered?

G708 YNF is a 1989 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G708 YNF safe to buy?

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