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K596 SDS

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,507 mi
Last recorded143,507 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 SDS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 143,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 130,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 125,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

vehicle tested under wet condition

Pass 8 Feb 2007 125,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle tested under wet condition

Pass 30 Jan 2006 122,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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K596 SDS is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K596 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K596 SDS registered?

K596 SDS is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K596 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K596 SDS 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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