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L690 XCC

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 XCC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 173,845 miles

Both inner and outter ball joints rubber gaitors are split on nearside and offside track rods

Metal brake pipe from nearside rear flexie hose to brake calliper slightly corroded

Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexie hose slihtly corroded

Nearside and offside floor to sills are slihgtly corroded

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Under vehicle fuel lines are corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2009 173,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both inner and outter ball joints rubber gaitors are split on nearside and offside track rods

Metal brake pipe from nearside rear flexie hose to brake calliper slightly corroded

Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexie hose slihtly corroded

Nearside and offside floor to sills are slihgtly corroded

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Under vehicle fuel lines are corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 170,999 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust system just after cat has a slihgt leak of exhaust gas

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2008 170,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust system just after cat has a slihgt leak of exhaust gas

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2007 165,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 165,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 162,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 162,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L690 XCC is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L690 XCC, 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 L690 XCC registered?

L690 XCC is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L690 XCC safe to buy?

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