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K201 APP

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,142 mi
Last recorded272,142 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 APP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 272,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 17 Oct 2007 269,269 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 269,269 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 265,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 262,569 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH.

Fail 27 Sep 2005 262,560 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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K201 APP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 135,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K201 APP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K201 APP?

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What year was K201 APP registered?

K201 APP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1993.

Is K201 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K201 APP 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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