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N503 DPO

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,482 mi
Last recorded214,482 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 DPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2018 214,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 211,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 207,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 198,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 189,851 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 179,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 170,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 161,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front anti-roll bar link boot cut

Pass 22 Apr 2008 151,728 miles

o/s/f antiroll bar linkage dust cover split

Pass 2 May 2007 141,372 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 132,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N503 DPO is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N503 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N503 DPO registered?

N503 DPO is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N503 DPO safe to buy?

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