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M180 SMO

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,808 mi
Last recorded151,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 SMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 151,808 miles

Brake servo weak

Nearside body work damage

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside front antiroll link bar gaitor split

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

Slight power steering fluid leak

Steering box play from both sides

Fail 31 Mar 2009 151,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake servo weak

Nearside body work damage

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside front antiroll link bar gaitor split

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

Slight power steering fluid leak

Steering box play from both sides

Pass 31 Mar 2008 144,767 miles

Offside front link bar ball joint gaitor split

Petrol flap insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2008 144,767 miles

Offside front link bar ball joint gaitor split

Petrol flap insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 135,656 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate slight water stained

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 135,656 miles

Rear number plate slight water stained

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

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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M180 SMO is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M180 SMO, 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 M180 SMO registered?

M180 SMO is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M180 SMO safe to buy?

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