1989 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · F530 PPU
1989 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 145,316 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2007.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F530 PPU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2006
- 145,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F530 PPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 530 (F530 PPU) between January 2006 and January 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “An item not tested (Manual)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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