MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight crack in windscreen but not encrouching into zone 'a'
†n/s parking brake low on performance
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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S196 LDD is a 1998 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 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 S196 LDD, 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 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S196 LDD registered?
S196 LDD is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 1998.
Is S196 LDD safe to buy?
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