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N799 XRD

1995 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,480 mi
Last recorded173,480 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 XRD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 173,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking back of tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 170,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 170,085 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 160,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from T piece to centre flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 160,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from T piece to centre flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 156,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 156,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,527 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers door checkstrap faulty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 146,767 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 8 Nov 2012 146,764 miles

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)

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)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Nov 2011 143,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 140,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 136,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 136,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 122,275 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,251 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 115,533 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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N799 XRD is a 1995 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N799 XRD, 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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N799 XRD is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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