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P116 LLX

1996 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,879 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,366 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 111,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,943 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,016 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,084 miles

BOTH REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING RUBBER BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING;

FRONT SCREEN IS CRACKEDBUT OUT OF FAILURE ZONE

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,528 miles

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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P116 LLX is a 1996 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P116 LLX, 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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P116 LLX is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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