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N31 JGH

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 JGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 132,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,758 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 127,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2011 124,401 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,399 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 122,251 miles

advise rear w/wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 119,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 108,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 108,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

prop front coupling perrishing

slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,016 miles

front and rear disc's worn

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,010 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N31 JGH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N31 JGH, 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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N31 JGH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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