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L695 GYH

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,624 mi
Last recorded175,624 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL695 GYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 175,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 169,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 116,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 166,545 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 160,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front drag link bush on the steering has slight play init.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 140,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 122,203 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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L695 GYH is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L695 GYH, 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

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What year was L695 GYH registered?

L695 GYH is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L695 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L695 GYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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