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K191 OCT

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,804 mi
Last recorded122,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 OCT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 122,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 122,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,736 miles

front to rear brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 117,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 110,413 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,537 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 12 Sep 2005 96,898 miles

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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K191 OCT is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K191 OCT, 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 K191 OCT registered?

K191 OCT is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K191 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K191 OCT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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