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N780 JWX

1996 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,123 mi
Last recorded194,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 JWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 194,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 194,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 189,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear brake backplates poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2008 189,250 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 179,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play on all steering

Fail 16 Feb 2007 179,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play on all steering

Pass 28 Feb 2006 170,945 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills have covers not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear suspension load level pipes slightly corroded

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N780 JWX is a 1996 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N780 JWX, 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 N780 JWX registered?

N780 JWX is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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