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K124 DPP

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK124 DPP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,745 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 106,736 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 96,842 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,058 miles

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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K124 DPP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K124 DPP, 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 K124 DPP?

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What year was K124 DPP registered?

K124 DPP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K124 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K124 DPP 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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