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K12 BEP

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,034 mi
Last recorded201,034 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 BEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 201,034 miles

all brake pipes have corrosion

engine oil leak

rear axle diff has oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 199,317 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 196,829 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 196,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center section of rear exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes front to rear starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes nearside to offside rear, starting to deteriorate

nearside to offside rear, metal brake starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2006 194,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

slight corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

slight corrosion starting to the front brake discs

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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K12 BEP is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K12 BEP, 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 K12 BEP registered?

K12 BEP is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 6 April 1993.

Is K12 BEP safe to buy?

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