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K892 OWV

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,172 mi
Last recorded164,172 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 OWV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 164,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 162,213 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 162,113 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 157,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 152,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 152,433 miles

chip in off side of windscreen

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

near side front anti-roll bar link worn

near side headlamp smashed but still has beam image

off side outer sill cover corroded and come adrift

Pass 31 May 2005 147,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K892 OWV is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K892 OWV, 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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What year was K892 OWV registered?

K892 OWV is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K892 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K892 OWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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