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M39 JPE

1995 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 JPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,286 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

airbag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer headlight light output slightly reduced

Fail 15 Feb 2012 122,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

airbag light on

nearside outer headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,398 miles

Offside 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)

offside wiper damaged

slight play detected at steering box drop arm

Fail 14 Feb 2011 119,398 miles

Offside 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)

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

offside wiper damaged

slight play detected at steering box drop arm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 116,408 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 110,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,395 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar link rubbers s plit. †Slight movement on o/s/f wheel possible ball joint.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,063 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M39 JPE is a 1995 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M39 JPE, 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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M39 JPE is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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