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L288 ADX

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ADX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 115,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 113,630 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

play at O/S/R top hub lower strut bush

unable to test pass front seat belt as baby seat fitted

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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L288 ADX is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L288 ADX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L288 ADX registered?

L288 ADX is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L288 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 ADX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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