MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower(rear) suspension arm bush worn but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower(rear) suspension bush worn but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak from joint (7.1.2)
drivers front and passengers rear door has slight surface corrosion
oil leak from engine
vehicle fitted with front under tray cover
front lower rear suspension arms worn really weak
rear subframe bushes worn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front lower rear suspension arms worn really weak
rear subframe bushes worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bodywork damage around vehicle.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust starting to deteriorate.
Knocking noise from steering column area advise further investigation.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front anti-rattle caliper spring missing.
Oil leak
Various underbody surface corrosion.
offside,nearside front tyres outside tyre wear.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
water leak from suspect headlamp washer system.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
pads low front disc lipped
tyres wearing on edges front
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise exhaust rubber broken ,system still supported
advise wear in auxiliary belts
front brake pads seem low
metal,fuel pipes,brake pipes surface corrosion
nearside front bumper slightly loose
advise both front,rear control arm bushes,weak,cracking
advise both rear subframe(main bushes weak/cracking)
advise exhaust rubber broken system still supported
advise metal fuel pipes and brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear exhaust mount split
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K399 XBL is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue 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 K399 XBL, 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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K399 XBL is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 2 February 1993.
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