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K140 YFR

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 YFR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 76,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,015 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,769 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 70,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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K140 YFR is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 138,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K140 YFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K140 YFR registered?

K140 YFR is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K140 YFR safe to buy?

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