MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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 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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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