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L291 TMW

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,711 mi
Last recorded122,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 TMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,711 miles

Brake pad warning on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipes corroding and greased

Grease everywhere inc on corroding brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section missing/ temp repair carried out

Suspension components covered in grease

Fail 24 Jul 2009 122,711 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pad warning on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipes corroding and greased

Grease everywhere inc on corroding brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section missing/ temp repair carried out

Suspension components covered in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2008 117,407 miles

crack to nearside rear lens

front number plate starting to de-laminate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,984 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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L291 TMW is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L291 TMW, 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 L291 TMW registered?

L291 TMW is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L291 TMW safe to buy?

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