MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
advise rear diff leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
advise rear diff leaking
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres warn on inner edge
all brake pipes and flexi hose unions corroded
n/s wiper blade warn
all flexi brake pipes warn
diff oil seals
p/steering box slight leak
rear axle bushes
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N686 CFY 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 N686 CFY, 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 N686 CFY registered?
N686 CFY is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is N686 CFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N686 CFY 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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