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L796 EPR

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 EPR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 124,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 123,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,589 miles

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

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

all 4brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,586 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 120,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,454 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 119,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,880 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)

Offside handbrake effort slightly weak

Slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2006 108,496 miles

brake pipes poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

offside front lower suspension arm outer joint gaiter split

Fail 5 Oct 2006 108,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake,fuel and high-presure suspention lines rusty at the rear

engine oil leak back of the head area possible cam cover gasket

o/s/f lower arm outer joint rubber split

Pass 19 Oct 2005 106,312 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L796 EPR is a 1994 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 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 L796 EPR, 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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What year was L796 EPR registered?

L796 EPR is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L796 EPR safe to buy?

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