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N626 EYA

1996 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,909 mi
Last recorded54,909 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 EYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,909 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,078 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,236 miles

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

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

X2 centre rubbers slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,244 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes on tank corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,388 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,130 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear handbrake slightly sized

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,224 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

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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N626 EYA is a 1996 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N626 EYA, 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 N626 EYA registered?

N626 EYA is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N626 EYA safe to buy?

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