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EJ 9157

1993 BMW M5

White Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,722 mi
Last recorded48,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ 9157
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,853 miles

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

oil leak at rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,556 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,212 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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EJ 9157 is a 1993 BMW M5 in White with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ 9157, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ 9157 registered?

EJ 9157 is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is EJ 9157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ 9157 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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