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N266 XAN

1996 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 XAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,644 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,615 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,133 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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N266 XAN is a 1996 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N266 XAN, 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 N266 XAN registered?

N266 XAN is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N266 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 XAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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