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K585 KCH

1993 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,921 mi
Last recorded179,921 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 KCH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 179,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 178,298 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 2 Jan 2010 178,298 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 8 Jul 2009 177,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 176,295 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 176,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 175,303 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside front floors and outer sills very heavily corroded

play in nearside front steering rack joints

slight oil leak around rear diff

Fail 15 Nov 2006 175,303 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust system

fuel pipes and brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside front floors and outer sills heavily corroded

play in n/s front steering rack joint neart excessive

slight oil leak around engine area

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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K585 KCH is a 1993 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K585 KCH, 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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K585 KCH is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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