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N628 COP

1995 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,466 mi
Last recorded157,466 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 COP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 157,466 miles

O/S/F dipped unit lens broken

Washer delivery very poor

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 157,466 miles

O/S/F dipped unit lens broken

Washer delivery very poor

Fail 1 Sep 2012

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2011 152,979 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2011 159,277 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010

Oil leak

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear light damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear light damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2009 138,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front position lamp slightly dim

offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam immage

Pass 21 Aug 2009 138,443 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front position lamp slightly dim

offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam immage

Pass 28 Aug 2008 128,857 miles

o/s washer jet poor

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

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2007 120,345 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE DIPPED HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Fail 31 Jul 2006 112,411 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 103,336 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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N628 COP is a 1995 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N628 COP, 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 N628 COP registered?

N628 COP is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N628 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N628 COP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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