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N105 RDG

1996 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,933 mi
Last recorded180,933 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 RDG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 180,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 180,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 175,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 175,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 165,962 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 165,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake fluid low

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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N105 RDG is a 1996 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,769 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 N105 RDG, 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 30 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 N105 RDG registered?

N105 RDG is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N105 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 RDG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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