MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Nearside 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)
offside front foglight not working
offside front track rod end ball joint gaiter weeping grease
small oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
has slight play in steering box
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn on the inner surfaces
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers side front shock starting to leak
Front and rear tyre wear edges
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B7 TAP is a 1993 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 B7 TAP, 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 B7 TAP registered?
B7 TAP is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 26 November 1993.
Is B7 TAP safe to buy?
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