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M118 NOD

1994 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 NOD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,704 miles

Offside Front inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

both sides inner and outer sills starting to corrode slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing from front support (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened along side fuel tank (2.4.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

covers fitted to sills

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,357 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 104,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL BY SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

O/s/front tyre has a small cut to outer side wall

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,406 miles

Cut in o/s/front tyre side wall

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Cut in o/s/front tyre side wall

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/R caliper spring missing

Pass 22 Nov 2008 90,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,091 miles

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

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

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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M118 NOD is a 1994 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M118 NOD, 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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M118 NOD is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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