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K270 XPF

1993 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,071 mi
Last recorded140,071 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 XPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2009 140,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 120,625 miles

front discs lipped pads getting close to limit

rear axle bushes spilting

rear pads getting close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,714 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in both sides front lower arm bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2005 111,124 miles

offside dip beam headlight is cracked and has water inside light but is not affecting aim

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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K270 XPF is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K270 XPF, 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 K270 XPF?

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What year was K270 XPF registered?

K270 XPF is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K270 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K270 XPF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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