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L508 PWJ

1994 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,309 mi
Last recorded175,309 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 PWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 175,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 174,289 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 174,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 171,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 169,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 169,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 166,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 164,665 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 155,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 155,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 153,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 153,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 144,309 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 144,309 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 145,443 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 145,437 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L508 PWJ is a 1994 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L508 PWJ, 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

How do I check the history of L508 PWJ?

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What year was L508 PWJ registered?

L508 PWJ is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L508 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 PWJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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