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N996 NCK

1995 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,247 mi
Last recorded196,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 NCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 196,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 196,174 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 184,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 184,360 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 183,900 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2008 182,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 173,906 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 173,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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N996 NCK is a 1995 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,466 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 N996 NCK, 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 31 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N996 NCK registered?

N996 NCK is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N996 NCK safe to buy?

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