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P630 YPD

1996 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 530127,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 YPD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 152,679 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust mountings are deteriorated

front nearside flexible brake hose is perished

front offside tyre is damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 152,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

exhaust mountings are deteriorated

front nearside flexible brake hose is perished

front offside tyre is damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,928 miles

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

both front track control arm rear bushes are worn

front offside anti-roll bar link rod is worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 145,710 miles

centre silencer mounting missing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 141,181 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 141,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2005 137,471 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS DAMP †REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WORN †BOTH REAR OUTER SUBFRAME BUSHES PERISHED

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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P630 YPD is a 1996 BMW 530 in Red 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 P630 YPD, 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 P630 YPD registered?

P630 YPD is a 1996 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P630 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P630 YPD 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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