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N330 KWS

1996 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,960 mi
Last recorded199,960 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 KWS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 199,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 198,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 195,379 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 189,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 185,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 185,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 178,420 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank.

Main exhaust silencer corroded.

Metal brake pipe corroded near fuel tank.Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Nearside-side repeater slightly dim.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak near PAS pump.

Oil staining on and near steering box.Advise investigation.

Slight wear in drop arm/drag link from steering box.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N330 KWS is a 1996 BMW 530 in Red 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 N330 KWS, 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 N330 KWS registered?

N330 KWS is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N330 KWS safe to buy?

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