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L533 LWT

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,058 mi
Last recorded174,058 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 LWT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 174,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in screen

front brake discs corroded

number plate marked

o/s/f outer sill holed and corroded

under car corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 167,667 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 155,906 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 155,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 146,886 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 146,886 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 141,312 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 141,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 133,508 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 133,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2006 130,155 miles

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

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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L533 LWT is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L533 LWT, 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 L533 LWT registered?

L533 LWT is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L533 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L533 LWT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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