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N919 RFU

1996 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,027 mi
Last recorded192,027 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 RFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 192,027 miles

osf tyre worn inner tread

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2010 191,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

osf tyre worn inner tread

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 187,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 180,364 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2007 174,833 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 174,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 169,600 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 169,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N919 RFU is a 1996 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N919 RFU, 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 N919 RFU registered?

N919 RFU is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N919 RFU safe to buy?

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