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N453 CKH

1995 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,073 mi
Last recorded133,073 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 CKH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 133,073 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 133,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 132,789 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 132,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 125,484 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 11,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise front prop coupling perished and cracking

both front inner control arm bushes going weak

both rear top spring mounts very rusty

fuel pipes front to rear very rusty when going up across the rear axel

main fuel breather pipe front to rear very rusty

metal brake pipe that go to front hoses starting to rust

slight play in off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,004 miles

All tyre walls cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N453 CKH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Black 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 N453 CKH, 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 N453 CKH registered?

N453 CKH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N453 CKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 CKH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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