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K881 BOJ

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 BOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 170,200 miles

Emissions not tested Huge hole in exhaust makes testing pointless (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened And welded up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both sills deteriorated but unable to assess fully due to covers, advise removing covers and dealing with

Front cross member deteriorated

Nearside front fog light insecure

Sill covers fitted

Throttle sticks

Pass 17 Jul 2018 169,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 168,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 159,562 miles

Bottom under trays fitted

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly kinked (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Top engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 159,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning Noisy and stiff (2.3.3a)

Bottom under trays fitted

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly kinked (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Top engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,918 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 155,917 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 152,365 miles

exhaust centre rubber hanger split system still secure

general underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,740 miles

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

exhaust strap split

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 135,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 135,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 130,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 130,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 129,255 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

LEAK ON THE GEAR BOX

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR AXLE BRAKE 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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K881 BOJ is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 147,596 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 K881 BOJ, 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 34 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K881 BOJ is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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