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F694 NJU

1988 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,441 mi
Last recorded145,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 530146,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 NJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 142,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 137,641 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 130,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 198,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 198,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 196,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 196,158 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear door does not open from inside the vehicle.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 195,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

deteriation and weakness nearside outer sill

surface corrosion front and rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2008 195,456 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

deteriation and weakness nearside outer sill

surface corrosion front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2006 192,872 miles

slight flu ctuation nearside front brake effort acceptable at time of test

weakness to outer sills and jacking points

Fail 7 Nov 2006 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight fluctuation nearside front brake effort acceptable at time of test

weakness to outer sills and jacking points unable to inspect properly due to skirts fitted

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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F694 NJU is a 1988 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F694 NJU, 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 F694 NJU registered?

F694 NJU is a 1988 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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