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N53 JGH

1995 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 JGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,904 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,541 miles

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

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

underbody has slight corrosion

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Front and suspension bushes are deteriorating

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Misting of oil on rear suspension leveling valve

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 86,299 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

All brake discs are corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Front wipers smearing and deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 85,801 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 85,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N53 JGH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N53 JGH, 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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N53 JGH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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