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K528 FJD

1993 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK528 FJD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 168,612 miles

Centre exhaust box, thinned by corrosion.

Front tyres, tread depth low on inner edges.

O/S/F Shock absorber slightly weak.

Slight power steering leak.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 168,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre exhaust box, thinned by corrosion.

Front tyres, tread depth low on inner edges.

O/S/F Shock absorber slightly weak.

Slight power steering leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 162,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 155,404 miles

Centre exhaust thinned by corrosion.

Passenger side dipped headlight has slight movement in adjusters.

Passenger side front shock absorber, insert locking ring corroded.

Rear brake discs inner surface area worn.

Steering box has slight free play.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 151,855 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 151,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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K528 FJD is a 1993 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K528 FJD, 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 K528 FJD registered?

K528 FJD is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K528 FJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K528 FJD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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