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L508 VLO

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 VLO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,692 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 66,692 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2010 61,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,180 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,694 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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L508 VLO is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 L508 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L508 VLO registered?

L508 VLO is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L508 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 VLO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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