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K504 GFL

1993 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,007 mi
Last recorded213,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 GFL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 213,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 212,985 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers dip lens cracked not affecting beam

front tyres wearing bald on edges

light corrosion on passenger sill jacking points

passanger side main beam lens cracked not affecting beam

Pass 14 Apr 2012 212,618 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers dip light lens cracked not affecting beam pattern

front tyres wearing bald on edges

passenger main beam light lens cracked not affecting beam pattern

Pass 22 Jan 2011 210,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 210,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 208,734 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 208,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 201,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 194,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2007 197,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 182,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K504 GFL is a 1993 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K504 GFL, 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 K504 GFL registered?

K504 GFL is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K504 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K504 GFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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