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N636 ATV

1996 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 ATV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 110,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both lower ball joints have slight play

rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,635 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly perrished

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,263 miles

both lower ball joints slight free-play

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,024 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp partially illuminating

rear number plate discolouring

sill trims fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2007 91,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

centre rear stop lamp partially illuminating

rear number plate discolouring

sill trims fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,747 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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N636 ATV is a 1996 BMW 530 in Blue 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 N636 ATV, 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 N636 ATV registered?

N636 ATV is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N636 ATV safe to buy?

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