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L769 DOX

1993 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,918 mi
Last recorded75,918 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL769 DOX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,918 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 75,915 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

EXHAUST MAIN SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,483 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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L769 DOX is a 1993 BMW 530 in Grey 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 L769 DOX, 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 L769 DOX registered?

L769 DOX is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L769 DOX 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.

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