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K28 XPC

1993 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 XPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 172,380 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 172,323 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 171,271 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 170,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 170,066 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 167,466 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 165,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 161,438 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 161,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 154,652 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 154,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 147,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 139,945 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 133,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 129,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 120,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 120,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 115,813 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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K28 XPC is a 1993 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K28 XPC, 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 K28 XPC registered?

K28 XPC is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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