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M863 VEV

1994 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW M5127,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front reg plate slightly deterioated

Fail 31 Oct 2009 110,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 25 Oct 2008 108,284 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded at n/s to rear flexi hoses

Pass 18 Aug 2007 104,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 98,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M863 VEV is a 1994 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M863 VEV, 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 M863 VEV registered?

M863 VEV is a 1994 BMW M5, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M863 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M863 VEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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