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K117 CAX

1993 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,563 mi
Last recorded210,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 CAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 210,563 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 210,563 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 204,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 204,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 19,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 190,380 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 190,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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K117 CAX is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K117 CAX, 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.

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What year was K117 CAX registered?

K117 CAX is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K117 CAX safe to buy?

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