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M449 LFT

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 108,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 103,288 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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M449 LFT is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M449 LFT, 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 M449 LFT registered?

M449 LFT is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M449 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M449 LFT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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