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1994 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 BH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,867 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,470 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Sub-frame Linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Body Sill Corroded - Loose (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Body Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox And Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,140 miles

Rear advise both rear shocks slight damp

Rear advise both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2017 100,138 miles

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

Rear advise both rear shocks slight damp

Rear advise both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2016 99,059 miles

Nearside Rear Outer starting to crack between wall and tread

Nearside Rear foreign object in tread

Offside Rear Outer starting to crack between wall and tread

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

signs of corrosion on seals by front jacking points

Fail 6 Jun 2015 97,311 miles

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

brake and fuel pipes corroded in places.

floor to sill areas corroded.

handbrake performance just in limits recommend adjustment.

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,311 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded in places.

floor to sill areas corroded.

handbrake performance just in limits recommend adjustment.

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 22 May 2014 96,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,197 miles

diff oil leaks.

front jacking points corroded.

n/s/r shocker damp.

oil leaks.

play in steering.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,099 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

front jacking point areas heavily corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

play in steering

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 88,767 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 85,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 84,910 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 74,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,263 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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100 BH is a 1994 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 127,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 BH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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100 BH is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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