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N354 RPC

1995 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,393 mi
Last recorded124,393 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 RPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 124,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 113,814 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 Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 111,250 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,272 miles

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 98,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N354 RPC is a 1995 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N354 RPC, 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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N354 RPC is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N354 RPC safe to buy?

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