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L448 RMY

1994 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 RMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,577 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 126,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 125,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 123,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 122,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 119,814 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 117,880 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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L448 RMY is a 1994 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L448 RMY, 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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What year was L448 RMY registered?

L448 RMY is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L448 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L448 RMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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