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M185 MRP

1994 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 MRP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,571 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 67,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M185 MRP is a 1994 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M185 MRP, 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 M185 MRP registered?

M185 MRP is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M185 MRP safe to buy?

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