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L248 NEC

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 NEC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 146,978 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE. AND DELAMINATE.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,469 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE/LAMINATE.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 137,101 miles

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 137,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

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

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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L248 NEC is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L248 NEC, 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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What year was L248 NEC registered?

L248 NEC is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L248 NEC safe to buy?

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