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J55 RDW

1993 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RDW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 144,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 143,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 141,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 139,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 138,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 137,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 132,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,291 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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J55 RDW is a 1993 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J55 RDW, 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 J55 RDW registered?

J55 RDW is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is J55 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 RDW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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