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A24 YHH

1993 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,900 mi
Last recorded128,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 YHH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 124,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion both front and front to rear brake pipes

corrosion both sides sills, floor to sills

corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

rear suspension pipes corroded covered in grease

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,261 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides front brake pipes corroding

corrosion both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion both sides sills and floor to sills

exhaust centre clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

rear suspension pipes corroded covered in grease

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,662 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside sill and both front floors to sills

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

rear suspension pipes covered in grease or other material

slight play top of steering column

various rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside sill and both front floors to sills

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,057 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside sill

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2018 112,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside sill

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre box clamp broken

front tyres wearing edges

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,963 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes ferrules corroded

Varios rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2013 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,182 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,446 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 77,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2006 76,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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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A24 YHH is a 1993 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 138,662 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 A24 YHH, 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 33 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A24 YHH registered?

A24 YHH is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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