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N822 BNU

1995 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,236 mi
Last recorded139,236 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 BNU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 139,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 133,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 127,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 127,631 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 122,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 114,963 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 114,963 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 105,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N822 BNU is a 1995 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N822 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N822 BNU registered?

N822 BNU is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N822 BNU safe to buy?

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