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L686 EPR

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,094 mi
Last recorded175,094 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 EPR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 172,772 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 170,339 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 165,943 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 165,940 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 156,936 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 156,936 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2007 143,890 miles

front number plate is cracked and incorrectly spaced

Pass 11 Sep 2006 128,985 miles

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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L686 EPR is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L686 EPR, 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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L686 EPR is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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