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M745 SJH

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM745 SJH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 141,575 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 141,554 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,501 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2023 140,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 139,711 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyres deteriorated/cracking due to age 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 138,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 135,962 miles

near side front brake pipe corroded

plastic over sills fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2015 135,242 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 135,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 129,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 120,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 112,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,513 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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M745 SJH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M745 SJH, 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 M745 SJH registered?

M745 SJH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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