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N643 LEC

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 LEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,541 miles

Underside and components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 105,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 105,041 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes from rear to front badly corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal from pump next to rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holes in tail pipe and rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes from rear to front badly corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal from pump next to rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holes in tail pipe and rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy rear silencers slight leak and corroded (7.1.4)

both sides rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low offside front (1.8)

Headlamp insecure nearside headlight insecure (1.7.3)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear axle bushes exc movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy rear silencers slight leak and corroded (7.1.4)

both sides rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front headlights aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure nearside front head light insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exc movement at both sides rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (7.1.2)

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front x member slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,360 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,174 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,051 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,512 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 41,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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N643 LEC is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N643 LEC, 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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N643 LEC is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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