MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both track rod ends worn.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both track rod ends worn.
nearside rear tyre badly worn inner shoulder, and perished.
both front suspension arms, rear bushes worn.
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.
front brakes discs worn.
nearside rear tyre is contaminated with steering and suspension fluid.
there is alot of fluid around rear suspension arms, could poosibly contaminate suspension bushes.
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front suspension arms, rear bushes worn. †
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.
front brake discs worn.
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K140 DEG is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K140 DEG, 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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K140 DEG is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 1993.
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