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K628 SLK

1993 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,230 mi
Last recorded163,230 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 530137,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 SLK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 163,230 miles

N/S sill corroded

O/S sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 160,678 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 160,671 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 156,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 152,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 148,281 miles

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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K628 SLK is a 1993 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K628 SLK, 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 K628 SLK registered?

K628 SLK is a 1993 BMW 530, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K628 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K628 SLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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