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M414 OUK

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,114 mi
Last recorded227,114 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 OUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 227,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 223,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 210,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

offside front tyre small split on sidewall

oil leak

propshaft coupling starting to split

Fail 12 Jul 2007 210,005 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has a small split on inner side wall

o/s/r n/s/r lower suspension arms slight play

prop shaft couping starting to split

rear subframe bushes starting to split and slight play

steering box slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2006 194,526 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M414 OUK is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M414 OUK, 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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M414 OUK is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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