MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose securing grommet loose
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside windscreen scored
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts/rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at rear.. (1.1.11 (c))
Light scratches present across windscreen.
Oil leak, but not excessive various. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle bonnet gas struts worn.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point surrounding area rusty
minor scratches to windscreen zone a
underside rust prevention applied (wax oil)
Front Bothfront wings lower rear heavily rusted
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point surrounding area rusty (6.1.B.2)
minor scratches to windscreen zone a
underside dirty
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear suspension unit damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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L451 MEP is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 L451 MEP, 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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L451 MEP is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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