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L875 PSB

1994 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,781 mi
Last recorded158,781 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL875 PSB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 158,781 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 158,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 146,985 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 146,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 141,341 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 141,321 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 136,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 136,557 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 129,881 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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L875 PSB is a 1994 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L875 PSB, 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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L875 PSB is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L875 PSB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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