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L945 ERU

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,386 mi
Last recorded227,386 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 ERU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 227,386 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 220,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 210,412 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Nov 2013 201,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 195,210 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 195,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn,perished and split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2010 170,696 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 161,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 148,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 139,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 134,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 134,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L945 ERU is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L945 ERU, 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 L945 ERU registered?

L945 ERU is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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