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L396 HMO

1994 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,396 mi
Last recorded101,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 HMO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 93,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,389 miles

1.Possible no.plate change 2.Possible wheel change.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 76,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,830 miles

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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L396 HMO is a 1994 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L396 HMO, 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 L396 HMO registered?

L396 HMO is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L396 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L396 HMO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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