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TJJ 7T

1988 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,505 mi
Last recorded178,505 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJJ 7T
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 178,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 175,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 175,348 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 172,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 172,894 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

oil leak from filter housing

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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TJJ 7T is a 1988 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJJ 7T, 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 TJJ 7T registered?

TJJ 7T is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is TJJ 7T safe to buy?

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