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K592 XJO

1993 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,637 mi
Last recorded254,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 XJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 254,637 miles

Oil leak

advise some wear and movement in rear suspension bushes

Fail 21 Dec 2007 254,258 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

advise some wear and movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2007 236,625 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 236,304 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F FOG LAMP INSECURE

N/S/F MUDFLAP INSECURE

SLIGHT LEAKING O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 4 Jan 2006 216,996 miles

ADVISE NSF MUD FLAP IS LOOSE

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 29 Dec 2005 216,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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K592 XJO is a 1993 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K592 XJO, 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 K592 XJO registered?

K592 XJO is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K592 XJO safe to buy?

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