MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear metal brake pipes corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
All rear metal brake pipes corroding
front pads low
s/s/f top anti-roll bar drop link rubber perished
slight play in steering box
obc reports brake light circuit but lights all working
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal creeps but not to floor
exhaust hanging rubbers perished
front discs lipped
hand brake travel long but has reserve
n/s main beam headlamp cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N156 LWV is a 1995 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 N156 LWV, 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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N156 LWV is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 1995.
Is N156 LWV safe to buy?
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