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N842 UOM

1995 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 UOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,876 miles

Rear anti roll bar link bushes will soon need replacing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 122,876 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear anti roll bar link bushes will soon need replacing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,152 miles

side walls cracking on rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2010 119,576 miles

The front brake discs and pads are wearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 117,907 miles

Both front tyre inner edges are wearing thiner than the rest of the tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 112,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 112,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 108,035 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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N842 UOM is a 1995 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N842 UOM, 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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N842 UOM is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N842 UOM safe to buy?

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