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L131 TGR

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,522 mi
Last recorded112,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 TGR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 111,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm inner bush bolt looks loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,575 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Centre and rear exhaust rusty.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,837 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 107,835 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,815 miles

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

Centre fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,338 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,894 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,542 miles

advise offside rear tyre outter wall slightly damged

Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2006 93,534 miles

oil leak

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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L131 TGR is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L131 TGR, 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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L131 TGR is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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