MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper worn
propshaft flexi mounting worn at gearbox
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade worn
prop shaft flexible mounting worn at output from g/box
excessive corrosion o/s/f jacking point, not affecting brakes or steering and not prescribed area
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
excessive corrosion o/s/f sill jacking point,not in a prescribed area, not affecting steering or braking
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAZ 4581 is a 1988 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 1988 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 146,259 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 RAZ 4581, 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 38 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RAZ 4581 registered?
RAZ 4581 is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is RAZ 4581 safe to buy?
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