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L101 KRX

1994 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 KRX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,542 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 151,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear petrol pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 149,084 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 147,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 147,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 147,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 144,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,878 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2006 118,173 miles

rear suspension link arm bushes wearing condition ofrear metal brake pipes rear pads getting low exhaust mount perishing

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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L101 KRX is a 1994 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 127,235 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 L101 KRX, 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 32 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L101 KRX registered?

L101 KRX is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L101 KRX safe to buy?

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