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L908 NNW

1993 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 NNW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 124,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 124,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 120,028 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 120,021 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 116,786 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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L908 NNW is a 1993 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L908 NNW, 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.

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What year was L908 NNW registered?

L908 NNW is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L908 NNW safe to buy?

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