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L169 YRP

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,922 mi
Last recorded170,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 YRP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 170,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension feels weak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 165,180 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 165,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,130 miles

Both front brake disk's wearing thin

Both rear brake disk's wearing thin

Fail 17 Jul 2007 159,130 miles

Both front brake disk's wearing thin

Both rear brake disk's wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 154,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 152,674 miles

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

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

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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L169 YRP is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L169 YRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L169 YRP registered?

L169 YRP is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L169 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L169 YRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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