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N419 JNK

1996 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 JNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 119,630 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 107,550 miles

Air Bag light illuminated

Both Front tyres starting to wear on inside edges suggest geometry check be carried out

Fuel & brake lines showing signs of corrosion suggest they be cleaned & treated to prevent further corrosion

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Viscous Cupling fault vehicle started to over heat during test

Fail 9 Jan 2009 107,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air Bag light illuminated

Both Front tyres starting to wear on inside edges suggest geometry check be carried out

Fuel & brake lines showing signs of corrosion suggest they be cleaned & treated to prevent further corrosion

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Viscous Cupling fault vehicle started to over heat during test

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,959 miles

off side front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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N419 JNK is a 1996 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N419 JNK, 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 N419 JNK registered?

N419 JNK is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N419 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N419 JNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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