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K942 URT

1993 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,081 mi
Last recorded155,081 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 URT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 155,081 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 155,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 152,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 146,773 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 146,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 141,636 miles

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

both rear shocks damp

Pass 28 Nov 2007 137,066 miles

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

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

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

REar silencer outer skin corroded through and slight lerak.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 137,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

REar silencer outer skin corroded through and slight lerak.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 129,686 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 129,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 120,209 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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K942 URT is a 1993 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K942 URT, 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 K942 URT registered?

K942 URT is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K942 URT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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