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N669 OHX

1995 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,575 mi
Last recorded199,575 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN669 OHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 199,575 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 199,572 miles

Emissions not tested excess emissions/coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 198,154 miles

front jacking points corroded - not within any prescribed areas

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 198,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front jacking points corroded - not within any prescribed areas

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 192,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING JOINTS

Fail 7 Aug 2015 192,498 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING JOINTS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 188,345 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Fail 4 Aug 2014 188,345 miles

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)

EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 30 Jul 2013 180,611 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 30 Aug 2012 172,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 167,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 159,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 159,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 152,620 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 152,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 145,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 136,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 118,463 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE

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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N669 OHX is a 1995 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N669 OHX, 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 N669 OHX registered?

N669 OHX is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 19 August 1995.

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