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N4 OBD

1996 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 OBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 123,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 118,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 116,016 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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N4 OBD is a 1996 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N4 OBD, 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 N4 OBD registered?

N4 OBD is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N4 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 OBD shows 4 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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