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N294 FBY

1996 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 FBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 90,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 89,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 83,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 83,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 78,666 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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N294 FBY is a 1996 BMW 530 in Grey 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 N294 FBY, 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 N294 FBY registered?

N294 FBY is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N294 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 FBY 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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