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L790 CTT

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,412 mi
Last recorded136,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 CTT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 136,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 136,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

suspension pipes above rear diff are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,184 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear part (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on sill

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 134,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f brake binding slifgtly.

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,094 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 132,098 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing off on outer edges.

play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 127,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 123,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,299 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 6 Feb 2009 118,279 miles

front tyres wearing off on outer edges close to limit.rear tyres wearing off on edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 111,543 miles

small leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 18 Nov 2006 106,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 101,751 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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L790 CTT is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 L790 CTT, 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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L790 CTT is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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