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N102 FFV

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 FFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrsion on rear brake discs.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 151,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 151,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front washers partially blocked

temp. repair only center exaust mount needs replacing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 151,248 miles

front washers partially blocked

temp. repair only center exaust mount needs replacing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 145,596 miles

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

Oil leak

front washers partially blocked

Fail 30 Jun 2007 138,311 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 138,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 132,429 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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N102 FFV 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 N102 FFV, 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 N102 FFV registered?

N102 FFV is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N102 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 FFV 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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