MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
air bag light light on
borderline free play from steering wheel to wheels
slight play in off side steering idler arm bush
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M438 EGC registered?
M438 EGC is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 1995.
Is M438 EGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M438 EGC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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