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M241 VRA

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,512 mi
Last recorded151,512 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 VRA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 151,512 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe on the off side rear corroded, advise changing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 151,497 miles

Brake discs corroded, advise driving vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes from mid way down the car back. Advise cleaning, checking and if in poor condition, changing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 151,497 miles

Brake discs corroded, advise driving vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes from mid way down the car back. Advise cleaning, checking and if in poor condition, changing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 151,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded, advise renewing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cut in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2018 151,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded, advise renewing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cut in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 151,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the back of the floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,286 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,785 miles

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

underbody heaverly undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2014 147,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody heaverly undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2009 147,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 8 Nov 2008 145,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 141,491 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 141,491 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 136,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 131,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M241 VRA is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M241 VRA, 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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M241 VRA is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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