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L244 GBL

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 GBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 149,919 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

couple of small cracks in windscreen centre

exhaust deteriated

front brake pads getting low

slight play both front anti roll ber links

various corrosion under car

Fail 3 Feb 2010 149,919 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes slightly corroded

couple of small cracks in windscreen centre

exhaust deteriated

front brake pads getting low

slight play both front anti roll ber links

various corrosion under car

Pass 20 Feb 2009 147,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate poor codition

slight blow exhaust

Fail 20 Feb 2009 147,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

front numberplate poor codition

slight blow exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2008 144,831 miles

front no plate poor condition

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2008 144,647 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 140,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 134,872 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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L244 GBL is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red 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 L244 GBL, 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 L244 GBL registered?

L244 GBL is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L244 GBL safe to buy?

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