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D4 MXD

1993 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MXD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 186,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 179,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 172,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 165,926 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 146,283 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 146,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 127,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release presenter refitted shroud (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 119,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 119,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 116,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 113,804 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,709 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 109,699 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOT SPLIT

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,777 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 100,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D4 MXD is a 1993 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D4 MXD, 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 D4 MXD registered?

D4 MXD is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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