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M343 OBL

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,367 mi
Last recorded157,367 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 157,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 156,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 155,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 155,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower inner sill has slightly corroded

Offside Lower inner sill has slightly corroded

Rear diff has sleight weep of oil possibly seal

Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Covered In Grease ect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Head lamp Washers Not Working

Nearside And Offside Front Lower Sill To Floor's Corroded

Nearside Rear Park Brake Overall Performance Only 17% Nearside Park Brake Low Performance !!!!

Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 152,231 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubber broke

Fail 6 Feb 2013 152,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust rubber broke

Pass 7 Dec 2011 152,210 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 152,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 151,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 151,571 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 147,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 147,424 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 147,423 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M343 OBL is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M343 OBL, 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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M343 OBL is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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