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K231 VCX

1993 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,643 mi
Last recorded129,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 VCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 129,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 122,445 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 122,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 119,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 106,229 miles

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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K231 VCX is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K231 VCX, 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.

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What year was K231 VCX registered?

K231 VCX is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is K231 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 VCX shows 9 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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