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K331 CBH

1993 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,607 mi
Last recorded137,607 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK331 CBH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner tread/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/nearside rear inner wing rusting front end

Pass 13 Aug 2011 133,892 miles

under tray insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2011 133,892 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

under tray insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2010 131,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 131,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,930 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 121,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 115,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2007 115,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 113,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K331 CBH is a 1993 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K331 CBH, 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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K331 CBH is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 1993.

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