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L247 HJO

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,707 mi
Last recorded169,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
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

RegistrationL247 HJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 169,707 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 169,702 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 159,386 miles

advise both rear tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s/f shock leaking/weak

Fail 7 Jul 2006 158,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyre worn on inside edge

advise front pads

advise o/s/f shock starting to leak

advise out case of seat belt stalk missing

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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L247 HJO is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L247 HJO, 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 L247 HJO registered?

L247 HJO is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L247 HJO safe to buy?

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