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L177 WAV

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

225,524 mi
Last recorded225,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 WAV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 225,524 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear brake and suspension pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2017 186,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

abs wire rubbing on driveshaft ns/r

ns/r susp pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 185,926 miles

O/s front indicator lense broke and orange bulb fitted at time of test

Suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 185,890 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 184,879 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 180,962 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear subframe bushes slighy deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 177,646 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2007 177,646 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to split

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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L177 WAV 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 62.5%.

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 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 L177 WAV, 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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L177 WAV is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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