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K501 EJM

1993 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 EJM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,531 miles

drop links front slight play

slight play in rear wheel

track rod ns perished

washers weak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 96,026 miles

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

Oil leak

feul pipes slightly coroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,026 miles

Oil leak

feul pipes slightly coroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 77,091 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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K501 EJM is a 1993 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K501 EJM, 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 K501 EJM registered?

K501 EJM is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K501 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K501 EJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K501 EJM have outstanding finance?

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