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K540 RNP

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,701 mi
Last recorded193,701 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 RNP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 193,701 miles

front brakes noisy

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot split

n/s/f tie bar joint boot split

slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 May 2009 193,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brakes noisy

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot split

n/s/f tie bar joint boot split

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Mar 2008 181,436 miles

n/s outer sill holed by corrossion in non prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2008 181,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s outer sill holed by corrossion in non prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 166,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 166,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2006 155,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 155,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All headlamps except o/s inner damaged

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

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

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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K540 RNP is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K540 RNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K540 RNP registered?

K540 RNP is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K540 RNP safe to buy?

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