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M884 MPD

1995 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,309 mi
Last recorded185,309 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM884 MPD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 185,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 175,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 170,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 165,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 158,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 158,324 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 152,911 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 137,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 137,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 122,020 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,055 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 108,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M884 MPD is a 1995 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M884 MPD, 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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M884 MPD is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M884 MPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M884 MPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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