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L93 DPM

1994 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,675 mi
Last recorded162,675 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 DPM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 162,675 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 162,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 160,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 160,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 158,419 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 157,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension springs slight corrosion

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2011 156,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 153,915 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 151,089 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2007 144,045 miles

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

tyres worn edges

Pass 31 Oct 2006 136,884 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheels have slight play

some brake pipes undersealed/painted

Pass 12 Nov 2005 129,892 miles

n/s front wheel has slight play

n/s rear wheel has slight play

rear flexy hose metal end surface corrosion

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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L93 DPM is a 1994 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 132,801 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 L93 DPM, 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 32 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L93 DPM is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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