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S95 EUM

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,545 mi
Last recorded182,545 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 EUM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2013 182,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs corroded-sills+chassis corroded-rose bushes slightly deteriorated

tyres on limit-brake pads low-discs corroded+slightly worn-suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated+balljoints have slight lift-brake pipes covered unable to check-fuel pipes corroded-exhaust mountings slightly corroded-

Pass 6 Dec 2012 182,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s aim on bottom limit-o/s/f tyre on limit-brakepipes covered in uknown substance-o/s/r tyre on limit-rear brake pads low- o/s/r rose bush has slight movement

Pass 6 Dec 2011 166,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small lump in nsf inner tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 148,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 137,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 134,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 130,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,326 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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S95 EUM is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 S95 EUM, 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 28 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 S95 EUM registered?

S95 EUM is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S95 EUM safe to buy?

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