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K218 VKO

1993 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,892 mi
Last recorded176,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 VKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 176,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 174,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 173,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 170,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 168,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 164,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/r rubber cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,223 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 160,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 144,842 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 143,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 136,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 133,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 129,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 117,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,279 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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K218 VKO is a 1993 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K218 VKO, 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 K218 VKO registered?

K218 VKO is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K218 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K218 VKO shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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