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K130 TKR

1993 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK130 TKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,680 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

3 suspension pipes from compusator corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,794 miles

Rear suspension pipes covered in underseal unable to check.

Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,763 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Floor grommets missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K130 TKR is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K130 TKR, 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 K130 TKR registered?

K130 TKR is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K130 TKR safe to buy?

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