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K679 OEU

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,689 mi
Last recorded167,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK679 OEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 167,689 miles

Nearside Front shock weak

Nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Offside front shock weak

Offside outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 166,505 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,512 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 162,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 159,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 156,600 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

offside nearside front link bars rubber split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 152,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 148,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 148,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,188 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 131,099 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 131,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air leak from rear of engine

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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K679 OEU is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 137,264 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 K679 OEU, 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 33 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K679 OEU registered?

K679 OEU is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K679 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K679 OEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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