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M415 ESU

1995 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,544 mi
Last recorded172,544 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 ESU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 172,544 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 165,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 165,990 miles

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 152,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 143,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 133,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 133,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pads look worn

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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M415 ESU is a 1995 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M415 ESU, 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 M415 ESU registered?

M415 ESU is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M415 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M415 ESU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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