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K383 WKJ

1993 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 WKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 124,044 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 124,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,279 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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K383 WKJ is a 1993 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 138,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K383 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K383 WKJ registered?

K383 WKJ is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K383 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K383 WKJ 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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