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M388 CRV

1994 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,807 mi
Last recorded241,807 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 CRV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 241,807 miles

slight play nearside rear trailing arm inner joint/bush

small crack screen zone A to 10mm max"

Fail 17 Apr 2012 241,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

judder front brakes

nearside front tyre heavilly worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to wearbars

slight play nearside rear trailing arm inner joint/bush

small crack screen zone A to 10mm max"

Pass 21 Apr 2011 218,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 218,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 203,941 miles

engine missfire and erratic running

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs grooved

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and corroded

play in nearside front lower swivel

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in steering box

power steering resevoir damp

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2010 203,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine missfire and erratic running

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs grooved

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and corroded

play in nearside front lower swivel

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in steering box

power steering resevoir damp

rear brake pads low

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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M388 CRV is a 1994 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M388 CRV, 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 M388 CRV registered?

M388 CRV is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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