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M956 EFD

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 EFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 162,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 162,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 161,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 161,165 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 158,966 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 158,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 156,597 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 151,450 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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M956 EFD is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M956 EFD, 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 M956 EFD registered?

M956 EFD is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M956 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 EFD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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