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M457 YWL

1995 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

249,642 mi
Last recorded249,642 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 YWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 249,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 246,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 241,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 237,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 237,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 235,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 234,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 234,109 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 228,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 223,011 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 222,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 216,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 216,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 205,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 191,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 183,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 174,753 miles

trim removed from off side rear seat belt buckle to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 172,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 172,029 miles

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

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

nearside rear fuel pipe coroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 172,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear fuel pipe coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 163,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 155,592 miles

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

very bad eng oil leaks from under engine contaminating bushes on nsf 2/ both rear tyes wearing from inside but legal 3/ engine shield made it impossible to check middle drag link on this vehicle/

Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,592 miles

very bad eng oil leaks from under engine contaminating bushes on nsf 2/ both rear tyes wearing from inside but legal 3/ engine shield made it impossible to check middle drag link on this vehicle/

Pass 13 Aug 2009 145,325 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear subgrame outer mount rubbers are perishing /

Fail 12 Aug 2008 135,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 135,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 120,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,646 miles

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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M457 YWL is a 1995 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M457 YWL, 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 M457 YWL registered?

M457 YWL is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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