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FKZ 9658

1993 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 9658
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 128,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 128,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2006 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust support rubbers cracking

front & rear brake pipes rusted

minor leaks from exhaust welds

n/s/f anti roll bar link bar top boot split

rear discs surface rust

Pass 10 Jun 2005 110,103 miles

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY †ALL FOUR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

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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FKZ 9658 is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc 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 FKZ 9658, 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

How do I check the history of FKZ 9658?

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What year was FKZ 9658 registered?

FKZ 9658 is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is FKZ 9658 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 9658 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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