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K286 JNU

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,844 mi
Last recorded70,844 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 JNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,449 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,541 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion to metal brake/fuel pipes

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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K286 JNU is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K286 JNU, 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

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What year was K286 JNU registered?

K286 JNU is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is K286 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K286 JNU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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