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N21 WNT

1996 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,740 mi
Last recorded168,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 WNT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 168,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 154,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 154,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 141,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 141,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 140,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 138,506 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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N21 WNT is a 1996 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N21 WNT, 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 N21 WNT registered?

N21 WNT is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N21 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 WNT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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