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L361 RGX

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 RGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 164,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate slight deteriation

Pass 5 Feb 2008 161,491 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 157,289 miles

ADVISORYS AS TEST NUMBER 703208237033

Fail 7 Feb 2007 157,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 148,874 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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L361 RGX is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L361 RGX, 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 L361 RGX registered?

L361 RGX is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L361 RGX safe to buy?

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