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M438 EGC

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,256 mi
Last recorded207,256 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 EGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 207,256 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

play at steering wheel to road wheels

rear brake pads close to minimum

Fail 16 May 2011 207,255 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

play at steering wheel to road wheels

rear brake pads close to minimum

Pass 6 May 2010 195,042 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges not to cords at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside steering joints

slight play in offside steering idler arm joint

Fail 6 May 2010 195,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges not to cords at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside steering joints

slight play in offside steering idler arm joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 178,882 miles

front brake pads low edges of brake discs corrode and worn

offside & nearside rear outer side lights not working

offside rear tyre close to limit

play at steering wheel to road wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2008 174,479 miles

air bag light light on

borderline free play from steering wheel to wheels

slight play in off side steering idler arm bush

Fail 26 Jan 2008 172,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag light light on

borderline free play from steering wheel to wheels

slight play in off side steering idler arm bush

Pass 9 Jan 2007 166,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 166,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 159,329 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 159,329 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)

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

Offside Rear 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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M438 EGC is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M438 EGC, 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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M438 EGC is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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