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N396 ALS

1995 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 ALS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 151,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 151,422 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 145,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 145,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 137,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 131,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 125,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 117,760 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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N396 ALS is a 1995 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,466 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 N396 ALS, 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 31 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N396 ALS?

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What year was N396 ALS registered?

N396 ALS is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N396 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 ALS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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