CarVerify

Free Car Check

L673 WOW

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL673 WOW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 151,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 150,711 miles

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

engine/rear diff oil leaks

exhaust heavly corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

nails in both front tyres

rear discs corroded

rubber suspension bushs age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 145,474 miles

†centre rear silencer in poor condition.-minor exhaust leak

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wear present im nearside anti roll bar link rod upper ball joint

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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L673 WOW is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L673 WOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L673 WOW?

You can check the full history of L673 WOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L673 WOW registered?

L673 WOW is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L673 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L673 WOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L673 WOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L673 WOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.