MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
NSF seat belt buckle incomplete
OSF seat belt fails to retract fully
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Rear exhaust mounting broken
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
Brake pedal slightly spongy
OSF seat belt buckle incomplete
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)
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)
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
Front and rear number lettering starting to fade due to water ingress.
Rear o/s/f suspension bush stasrting to show signs of wear.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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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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