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N768 ELU

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,332 mi
Last recorded111,332 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 ELU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,341 miles

Central rear exhaust rubber is deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,341 miles

Central rear exhaust rubber is deteriorating

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 102,798 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 102,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,904 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,219 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,205 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,590 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,190 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,189 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,488 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 72,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,256 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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N768 ELU is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N768 ELU, 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 N768 ELU registered?

N768 ELU is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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