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L42 EHN

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,186 mi
Last recorded132,186 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 EHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 132,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mountings missing , temp fixed wire tying wire

when applying brakes warning fluid pres coming on

Fail 4 Mar 2010 131,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 120,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 118,130 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L42 EHN 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 40%.

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 L42 EHN, 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 L42 EHN registered?

L42 EHN is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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