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N337 UHO

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 UHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 131,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar drop link bushs worn and perished

rear subframe dushs worn

steering box drop arm slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 130,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar drop link bushs worn and perished

rear subframe dushs worn

steering box drop arm slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,678 miles

brakes , exhaust tec corrored due to vehicle standing for along time

Fail 23 Sep 2014 128,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brakes , exhaust tec corrored due to vehicle standing for along time

Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 123,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 121,211 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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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N337 UHO 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 N337 UHO, 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 N337 UHO registered?

N337 UHO is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N337 UHO safe to buy?

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