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N686 CFY

1996 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,353 mi
Last recorded167,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 CFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 167,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2011 167,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 163,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 159,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 159,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 152,051 miles

all 4 tyres warn on inner edge

all brake pipes and flexi hose unions corroded

n/s wiper blade warn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 142,014 miles

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.

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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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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