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J33 NLS

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 NLS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine & gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,398 miles

heavy engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 101,354 miles

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

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

heavy engine oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 96,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,875 miles

brake pedal travel,spongy

discs corroded

front brake pads very low and brake discs worn

offside front nearside front tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit.worn in centre of tread on legal limit

slight play in nsf steering idler arm

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,331 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 85,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,654 miles

Oil leak

front discs rusty

front pads low

o/s main beam lens cracked

rear discs rusty

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

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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J33 NLS 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 J33 NLS, 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 J33 NLS registered?

J33 NLS is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is J33 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 NLS shows 9 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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