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L543 DJU

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,147 mi
Last recorded178,147 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 DJU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 178,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 177,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 172,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 166,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 166,384 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 166,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front No. Plate cracked

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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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L543 DJU is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L543 DJU, 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 L543 DJU registered?

L543 DJU is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L543 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 DJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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