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M123 VTM

1995 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 VTM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2009 132,450 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 130,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 127,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 124,351 miles

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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M123 VTM is a 1995 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,466 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 M123 VTM, 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 31 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M123 VTM registered?

M123 VTM is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M123 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 VTM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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