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M656 VMJ

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 74,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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M656 VMJ is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M656 VMJ, 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 M656 VMJ registered?

M656 VMJ is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M656 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M656 VMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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