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N146 LDX

1996 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,386 mi
Last recorded113,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 LDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,386 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

osr tyre side wall damaged

osr tyre side wall perished

slight paly and lift in front steering joints & links & drop arms

surface corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth around inner shoulder

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 72,379 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 72,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N146 LDX is a 1996 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N146 LDX, 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.

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What year was N146 LDX registered?

N146 LDX is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N146 LDX safe to buy?

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