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K757 PCR

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,363 mi
Last recorded167,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK757 PCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 167,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both front outer sills

free play at steering wheel

offside front tyre badly perished and split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre valve stem badly split close to fail

splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2010 163,175 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2010 163,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Chip in windscreen

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 158,687 miles

Auxillary drive belt in very poor condition.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Oil contamination to nearsiode front suspension rubber bushes.

Oil leak

Poor reserve travel to service brake pedal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 158,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Auxillary drive belt in very poor condition.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Oil contamination to nearsiode front suspension rubber bushes.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 152,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust held up by cable ties

Pass 7 Jun 2008 152,757 miles

centre exhaust held up by cable ties

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,229 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 142,225 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 131,747 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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K757 PCR is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K757 PCR, 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 K757 PCR registered?

K757 PCR is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K757 PCR safe to buy?

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