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K852 UEY

1993 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,100 mi
Last recorded167,100 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 167,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 163,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 156,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 156,627 miles

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 156,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 155,527 miles

rear fuel and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2007 155,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear fuel and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 154,051 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2006 154,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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K852 UEY is a 1993 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K852 UEY, 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 K852 UEY registered?

K852 UEY is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K852 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K852 UEY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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