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N850 GAH

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,365 mi
Last recorded154,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 GAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 154,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under side been under sealed and treated

Fail 12 Jun 2025 154,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under side been under sealed and treated

Pass 22 Sep 2023 154,281 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 154,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 154,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowe rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cars under side has been under sealed

Pass 27 Aug 2021 154,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 154,194 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front part of engine bay under neath has slight fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has corrosion all the way along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 154,178 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 152,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm to steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,147 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively antiroll bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected all rear anti roll bar pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm to steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (Offside & Nearside) (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,112 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 141,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear section - & slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2015 135,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,652 miles

rear subfram bushes replaced with scond hand parts

Fail 14 Jul 2014 128,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,205 miles

fluid leak from rear suspension valve

Fail 28 Jun 2013 125,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid leak from rear suspension valve

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,563 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,612 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,074 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 78,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,992 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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N850 GAH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N850 GAH, 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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N850 GAH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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