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BJZ 8617

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,173 mi
Last recorded149,173 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 8617
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 149,173 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 143,483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 136,737 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 136,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BJZ 8617 is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 135,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJZ 8617, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 8617 registered?

BJZ 8617 is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is BJZ 8617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 8617 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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