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K207 OWV

1993 BMW 530

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK207 OWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,863 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,471 miles

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

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

one mid exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

offside foglamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2006 99,077 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K207 OWV is a 1993 BMW 530 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K207 OWV, 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

How do I check the history of K207 OWV?

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What year was K207 OWV registered?

K207 OWV is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K207 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K207 OWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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