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K893 YPE

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 YPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 151,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking on the walls of offside front,nearside front, and nearside rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2009 150,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 147,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 147,763 miles

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 143,804 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 143,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.slight exhaust leak at rear 2.o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,548 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 134,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

1. slight play at steering wheel

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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K893 YPE is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K893 YPE, 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 K893 YPE registered?

K893 YPE is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K893 YPE safe to buy?

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