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K399 XBL

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,080 mi
Last recorded206,080 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK399 XBL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 206,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 206,038 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 205,984 miles

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))

Fail 31 May 2019 205,980 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 201,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 197,180 miles

front lower rear suspension arms worn really weak

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2014 197,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 192,825 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 192,542 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 187,208 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 181,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pads low front disc lipped

tyres wearing on edges front

Pass 9 Oct 2009 176,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 175,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 172,153 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 165,022 miles

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

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

nearside rear exhaust mount split

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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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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