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L30 TPB

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 TPB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,695 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,642 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner/outer sills

Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,566 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,713 miles

Exhaust system corroded but still servicible

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded but still servicible

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,800 miles

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

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

fuel lines corrosion

rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,965 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 61,490 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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L30 TPB is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L30 TPB, 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 L30 TPB registered?

L30 TPB is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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