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B7 TAP

1993 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,336 mi
Last recorded161,336 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 TAP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 161,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 161,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 155,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 153,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 149,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 140,284 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 131,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side front shock starting to leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 104,544 miles

Front and rear tyre wear edges

Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 93,612 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 85,090 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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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.

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