1988 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · F124 JJN
1988 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 178,640 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F124 JJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 178,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F124 JJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 530 (F124 JJN) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are 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: “Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F124 JJN Mileage History
- 25/05/2023178,232 mi
- 30/05/2023178,244 mi+12 mi
- 16/07/2024178,345 mi+101 mi
- 07/08/2025178,400 mi+55 mi
- 27/07/2026178,640 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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