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N411 XOM

1996 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 XOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,858 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 161,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 161,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 157,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 154,101 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N411 XOM 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 71.4%.

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 N411 XOM, 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 N411 XOM registered?

N411 XOM is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N411 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N411 XOM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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