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M420 XWG

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 XWG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 118,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,295 miles

Front Front tyres cracking between treads 10 years old.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 117,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front top mounts corroded

Front tyres cracking on tread face

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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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M420 XWG is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M420 XWG, 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 M420 XWG registered?

M420 XWG is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M420 XWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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