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K952 TLB

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,354 mi
Last recorded175,354 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK952 TLB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 175,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 175,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp stickers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 174,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 173,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 173,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 172,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 171,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 171,737 miles

exhaust mounts deteriated

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 171,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust mounts deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 171,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rubber exhaust mounts deteriated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 170,955 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011
Fail 30 Jun 2011

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 167,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 167,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 167,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K952 TLB is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K952 TLB, 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 K952 TLB registered?

K952 TLB is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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