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H843 FDP

1990 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

246,115 mi
Last recorded246,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 530146,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 FDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2015 246,115 miles

Corrosion to offside cill area.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 240,176 miles

Corrosion to offside front cill area.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 234,439 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 229,018 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 218,242 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 209,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 201,327 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 193,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 186,905 miles

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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H843 FDP is a 1990 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 146,609 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 H843 FDP, 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 36 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H843 FDP is a 1990 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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