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K462 XPC

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

228,992 mi
Last recorded228,992 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 XPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 228,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 225,385 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Engine oil leak

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OS wiper blade in poor condition

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

OSR light lens broken and incomplete

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight oil leak from rear suspension unit

Fail 29 Oct 2014 225,376 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Engine oil leak

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OS wiper blade in poor condition

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

OSR light lens broken and incomplete

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight oil leak from rear suspension unit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 216,926 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Both front tyres worn near to limit on outer edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Both rear tyres worn near to limit on inner edges

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

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

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

OSR lamp lens incomplete

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 216,913 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Both front tyres worn near to limit on outer edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Both rear tyres worn near to limit on inner edges

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

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

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

OSR lamp lens incomplete

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 199,304 miles

Rear suspension levelling valve leaking

engine oil leak

engine oil low

nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete.

offside front seat belt fails to retrack fully.

one rear exhaust mounting missing

rear self levelling suspension not working

towing socket insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2012 198,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear suspension levelling valve leaking

engine oil leak

engine oil low

fuel flap missing

nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete.

offside front seat belt fails to retrack fully.

one rear exhaust mounting missing

rear self levelling suspension not working

towing socket insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 180,891 miles

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Oct 2011 180,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Oct 2010 161,266 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

OSF seat belt buckle incomplete

Pass 15 Oct 2009 143,498 miles

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete but latches securely

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 143,471 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

NSF seat belt buckle incomplete but latches securely

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 142,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,987 miles

Front and rear number lettering starting to fade due to water ingress.

Rear o/s/f suspension bush stasrting to show signs of wear.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 102,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 102,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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K462 XPC is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K462 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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K462 XPC is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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