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K289 RBY

1993 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,865 mi
Last recorded195,865 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 RBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 195,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 187,009 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 187,009 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 176,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 167,625 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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K289 RBY is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K289 RBY, 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 K289 RBY registered?

K289 RBY is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K289 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 RBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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