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M5 WGX

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,026 mi
Last recorded230,026 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WGX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 230,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 227,130 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 217,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 212,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 206,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 206,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 206,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 WGX is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 147,596 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 WGX, 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 34 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 WGX registered?

M5 WGX is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 1992.

Is M5 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 WGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 WGX have outstanding finance?

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