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K437 SLW

1993 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 SLW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,065 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,436 miles

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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K437 SLW is a 1993 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K437 SLW, 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.

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What year was K437 SLW registered?

K437 SLW is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K437 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K437 SLW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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