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L712 PPU

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 PPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,743 miles

o/s/f ball joint rubber perished

petrol pipe corroded at rear

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 100,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,558 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,025 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front door check strap insecure....bolt missing.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 73,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,568 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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L712 PPU is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L712 PPU, 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 L712 PPU registered?

L712 PPU is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L712 PPU safe to buy?

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