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M833 GGP

1994 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

237,040 mi
Last recorded237,040 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 237,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 21 Mar 2012 237,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2011 232,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 232,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 225,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 176,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 176,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 149,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 149,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 123,409 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 123,397 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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M833 GGP is a 1994 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M833 GGP, 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 M833 GGP registered?

M833 GGP is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M833 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M833 GGP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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