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L919 BFJ

1993 BMW M5

White Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,543 mi
Last recorded170,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW M5138,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL919 BFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 170,543 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 170,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 165,162 miles

slight corrosion on both inner body sills and outer sill have covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 165,154 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight corrosion on both inner body sills and outer sill have covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 161,070 miles

brake pipes and sill edges surface corrosion

front no plate chipped

nsf brake dust cover missing

oil leaks engine and diff

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2007 156,010 miles

front discs and pads soon, rear disc slightly lipped

nsf bottomball joint gaitor split

nsf shock absorber a bit weak

oil leaks

os wiper a bit warn

slight crack on front no plate

slight exhaust blow on rear join

slight play in steering idler

surface corrosion on fuel lines, brake lines, flexi brake lines,inner and outer sills.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 148,688 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 148,687 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2005 134,760 miles

Both wiper blades worn

Exhaust corroded and has a slight leak at rear

Outer sills covered

Slight play in both front seats

Slight play in steering column

Various brake and fuel pipes have surface corrosion

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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L919 BFJ is a 1993 BMW M5 in White with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L919 BFJ, 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 L919 BFJ registered?

L919 BFJ is a 1993 BMW M5, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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