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N156 LWV

1995 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,668 mi
Last recorded204,668 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 LWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 204,668 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2009 204,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 196,781 miles

front pads low

s/s/f top anti-roll bar drop link rubber perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2007 188,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 181,486 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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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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What year was N156 LWV registered?

N156 LWV is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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