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K156 JSA

1993 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,081 mi
Last recorded184,081 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 JSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 184,081 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear seat base not secure

rear sub frame mounts split

Fail 3 May 2007 184,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

rear seat base not secure

rear sub frame mounts split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 171,696 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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K156 JSA is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K156 JSA, 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 K156 JSA?

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What year was K156 JSA registered?

K156 JSA is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1993.

Is K156 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K156 JSA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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