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K155 VKR

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

243,762 mi
Last recorded243,762 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 VKR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 243,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 243,762 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 238,414 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s head lamp aim is on maximum lower level

park brake travel is high

Pass 4 Feb 2008 228,318 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 228,632 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 215,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 215,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 211,284 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 211,284 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle emits white smoke when driven

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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K155 VKR is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K155 VKR, 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 K155 VKR registered?

K155 VKR is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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