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L49 XCS

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,401 mi
Last recorded189,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 XCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 189,401 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor bung area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front, rear suspension arm bushes are slightly worn

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear sill/floor/jacking point corroded

nearside front sill/floor/jacking point heavily corroded

offside front sill/floor/jack point heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 180,894 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 180,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 175,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion evident at sills

Pass 22 Jan 2014 170,462 miles

All underbody brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust hangar broken but supported

Signs of corrosion @ OS/NS front jacking points

underbody metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 170,462 miles

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

All underbody brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust hangar broken but supported

Signs of corrosion @ OS/NS front jacking points

underbody metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 168,600 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHTS DETORIATED

CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST DETORIATED

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FRONT PROPSHAFT RUBBER UJ DETORIATED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM LENSE CHIPPED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNTINGS DETORIATED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 168,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 157,649 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 157,505 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 150,148 miles

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

FUEL PIPE CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY DENTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 148,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 145,576 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges †n/s/r tyre on legal limit

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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L49 XCS is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L49 XCS, 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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L49 XCS is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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