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N553 CAR

1995 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,250 mi
Last recorded108,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 CAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,038 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake has a slight binde

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 104,038 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake has a slight binde

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,429 miles

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

nearside head light cracked

play in steering and suspension componants

rear subframe bushes perished

rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside head light cracked

nearside rear tyre low on tread and cracked on side wall

play in steering and suspension componants

rear subframe mounting bushes split

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,251 miles

Entire steering system has slight play

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (approx 2mm remains) and is perished/cracked

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

Offside front tyre worn and slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (approx 2mm remains), is perished/cracked and has a number of deep cuts in the tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted - limited inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Entire steering system has slight play

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (approx 2mm remains) and is perished/cracked

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

Offside front tyre worn and slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (approx 2mm remains), is perished/cracked and has a number of deep cuts in the tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted - limited inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,863 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished/cracked

offside wiper split

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,863 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)

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished/cracked

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,672 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Dec 2008 85,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Nov 2008 85,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 77,401 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

advise-both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,833 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 74,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 74,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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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N553 CAR is a 1995 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N553 CAR, 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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N553 CAR is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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