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M144 TBL

1995 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,986 mi
Last recorded150,986 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 TBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2010 150,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play noticed in front steering arm

Pass 13 Oct 2009 142,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 135,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,155 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 124,845 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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M144 TBL is a 1995 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M144 TBL, 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.

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What year was M144 TBL registered?

M144 TBL is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M144 TBL safe to buy?

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