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L455 GKG

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 GKG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 152,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 152,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 150,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 148,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 145,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 142,260 miles

foth front tyres oter wall has a slight crackes

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 142,260 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excessive handbrake reserve travel

foth front tyres oter wall has a slight crackes

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

passenger rear seat insecure

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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L455 GKG is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L455 GKG, 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 L455 GKG registered?

L455 GKG is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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