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M5 DST

1994 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DST
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,783 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,923 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 100,842 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,679 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounts broke

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,668 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central exhaust rubber mounts broke

Fail 27 Oct 2017 100,653 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,283 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front and rear

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,393 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 99,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

diff oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bad oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,764 miles

play in n/s/f lower ball loint not quite bad enough for mot fail but requires replacment soon

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering drag link joint

suspension pipes and brake pipes are gettinig rusy but not quite bad enough for mot fail

Pass 28 Dec 2007 92,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,055 miles

Differential input seal leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,974 miles

Differential input oil seal leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 89,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise repositioning tax disc

Differential input oil seal leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe corroding

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

nail in tyre

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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M5 DST is a 1994 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M5 DST, 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 M5 DST registered?

M5 DST is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M5 DST safe to buy?

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