MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M170 HFE is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M170 HFE, 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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M170 HFE is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 1995.
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