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L572 YPM

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 YPM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 107,901 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,436 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion offside inner sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,203 miles

Both rear tyres have just met the requirements for this test

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,534 miles

Fuel pipes corroded under car.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,534 miles

Fuel pipes corroded under car.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 87,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,367 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers breaking up

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,036 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 77,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 71,955 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,955 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 65,621 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,621 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,223 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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L572 YPM is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L572 YPM, 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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L572 YPM is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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