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M176 XVX

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,196 mi
Last recorded219,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 XVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 219,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 219,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2012 203,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 203,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 196,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 196,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light fouling of nsf tyre.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 182,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 179,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 168,844 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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M176 XVX is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M176 XVX, 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 M176 XVX registered?

M176 XVX is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M176 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M176 XVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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