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M5 LHD

1994 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,350 mi
Last recorded204,350 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LHD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 204,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 May 2025 204,140 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 204,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 203,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 203,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension level valve damp

Pass 14 May 2021 202,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 202,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 202,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 202,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 201,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 200,693 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust silencer corroded centre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 199,816 miles

nsf wiper smears

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 196,483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsr & osr brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 193,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 193,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 191,337 miles

Fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2008 189,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 187,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 175,260 miles

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 LHD is a 1994 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M5 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

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

Is M5 LHD safe to buy?

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