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N293 AMS

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 AMS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,929 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,538 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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N293 AMS is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N293 AMS, 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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N293 AMS is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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