CarVerify

Free Car Check

L253 GBL

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 GBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,311 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre & rear boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 41,616 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L253 GBL is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L253 GBL?

You can check the full history of L253 GBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L253 GBL registered?

L253 GBL is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L253 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 GBL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L253 GBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L253 GBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.