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K139 LGX

1993 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK139 LGX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 142,220 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,042 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 141,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 140,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 139,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill / Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill / Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 138,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 135,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 135,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 134,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 134,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2007 132,846 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2006 130,545 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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K139 LGX is a 1993 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K139 LGX, 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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K139 LGX is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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