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S256 YNO

1998 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,202 mi
Last recorded222,202 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 YNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2012 222,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 220,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 215,528 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 211,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 202,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 192,672 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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S256 YNO is a 1998 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S256 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S256 YNO registered?

S256 YNO is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S256 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 YNO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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