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L153 DUE

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,639 mi
Last recorded181,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 DUE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 181,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 181,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush , perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush , perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 181,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated from sleeve allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play link bar ball joint,excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated from sleeve allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 180,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 180,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 175,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 155,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,339 miles

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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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L153 DUE is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L153 DUE, 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 L153 DUE registered?

L153 DUE is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L153 DUE safe to buy?

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