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L828 DOE

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 DOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,477 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 134,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 128,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 128,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 12,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 119,498 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both centre exhust mounts are slightly loose, however secure

sign's of corrosion on the exhust system

Pass 20 Dec 2006 115,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 111,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L828 DOE 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 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 L828 DOE, 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 L828 DOE registered?

L828 DOE is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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