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J666 LPC

1993 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

278,402 mi
Last recorded278,402 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 LPC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 278,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Dec 2017 277,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 277,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 277,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 271,972 miles

under body has been heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2013 266,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner sill showing signs off corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 246,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 222,055 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 222,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wing repeaters losing colour..nsf brake hose and abs wiring loose from suspension..nsf hubcap loose

Pass 21 Jun 2010 202,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 171,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 169,486 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 18 Jul 2008 144,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 142,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 140,787 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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J666 LPC is a 1993 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J666 LPC, 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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J666 LPC is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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