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H20 WOF

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 WOF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024
Pass 16 May 2023 232,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 229,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 223,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 222,189 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 222,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 218,436 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 218,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 214,685 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion and Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 211,909 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 211,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 209,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 206,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 204,285 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 200,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 197,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 191,270 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear subframe mounting link bars slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 183,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

rear subframe mounting link bars slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2009 183,037 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

rear subframe mounting link bars slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2008 175,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 175,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 175,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 169,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 165,768 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 165,739 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 162,673 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 162,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H20 WOF is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H20 WOF, 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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H20 WOF is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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