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L37 LUG

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,141 mi
Last recorded193,141 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 LUG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 193,141 miles

hazrad switch sticks

body damage and slight corrosion

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on sills

Pass 20 Mar 2010 190,763 miles

Air filter removed at time of test.

Child seat fitted in O/S/R seat - cannot check this seatbelt.

Front bumper loose.

Fuel pipes rusty - not leaking.

Oil leak.

Radiator cowling missing from radiator fan.

Rear brake pipes corroded in places - ok this time.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 190,761 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air filter removed at time of test.

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Child seat fitted in O/S/R seat - cannot check this seatbelt.

Front bumper loose.

Fuel pipes rusty - not leaking.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Radiator cowling missing from radiator fan.

Rear brake pipes corroded in places - ok this time.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 187,167 miles

All rear brake pipes have minor corrosion.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fuel pipes have minor corrosion. Not leaking.

No air filter fitted at time of test.

Oil leak at front.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 187,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 rubber mounting on middle box starting to deteriorate.

2 bolts missing from exhaust middle box clamp.

All rear brake pipes have minor corrosion.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fuel pipes have minor corrosion. Not leaking.

No air filter fitted at time of test.

Oil leak at front.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 170,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 170,996 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 159,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 15,425 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 15,425 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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L37 LUG is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L37 LUG, 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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L37 LUG is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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