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K134 RLL

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,167 mi
Last recorded199,167 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK134 RLL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 199,167 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 199,167 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 171,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 137,616 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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K134 RLL is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 K134 RLL, 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 K134 RLL registered?

K134 RLL is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K134 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K134 RLL 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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