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L3 JSR

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JSR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 105,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 105,023 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 105,023 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 104,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,154 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 104,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,088 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 103,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 102,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 101,851 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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L3 JSR is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L3 JSR, 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 L3 JSR registered?

L3 JSR is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L3 JSR safe to buy?

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