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K870 NUF

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,901 mi
Last recorded117,901 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 NUF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 117,901 miles

Oil leak

centre exaust mount,bush torn but secure..

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,184 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 111,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

excessive play in both drive shaft worn splines

oil leak on engine/under tray insecure

wiper linkage is worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,823 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 102,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 97,775 miles

advisereplacement of allbrake and fuel pipes a ll 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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K870 NUF is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K870 NUF, 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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K870 NUF is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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