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BIG 6990

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,549 mi
Last recorded132,549 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6990
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,549 miles

advise n/s/f jacking point corroded

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,460 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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f anti roll bar b/joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 123,642 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 119,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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BIG 6990 is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BIG 6990, 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 BIG 6990 registered?

BIG 6990 is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BIG 6990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 6990 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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