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S956 RDD

1998 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,488 mi
Last recorded187,488 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 RDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 187,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion to exhaust

damage to rear bumper

gearbox exhaust mount corroded away

horn poor sounding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 187,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion to exhaust

damage to rear bumper

gearbox exhaust mount corroded away

horn poor sounding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 159,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low

horn poor

Pass 11 Apr 2008 120,012 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 119,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dampness at osr brake calliper bleed nipple

front brake discs worn & corroding

horn poor

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre badly worn on outer edge

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 22 Mar 2007 99,162 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded †rear brake discs corroded

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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S956 RDD is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S956 RDD, 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 S956 RDD registered?

S956 RDD is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S956 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 RDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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