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N530 THO

1995 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 THO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 79,164 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,416 miles

both rear tyres and off side front worn low on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,651 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,187 miles

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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N530 THO is a 1995 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N530 THO, 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 N530 THO registered?

N530 THO is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N530 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 THO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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