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L501 ASU

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 ASU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 126,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 120,232 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 120,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 9 Oct 2007 113,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust mount starting to split

Pass 12 Oct 2006 105,117 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 105,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 91,742 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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L501 ASU is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L501 ASU, 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 L501 ASU registered?

L501 ASU is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L501 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 ASU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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