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1992 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,670 mi
Last recorded188,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HBV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 188,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 188,398 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 188,079 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 188,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 186,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 186,498 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 186,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front floor to sill covered in fiber glass

Pass 16 Jun 2018 186,354 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 186,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn

Play in n/s rack arm

Fail 11 Aug 2017 186,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 185,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 181,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 181,105 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 179,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 178,980 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

rear crossbeam outer mounting bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inners

Pass 9 Mar 2012 178,963 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in steering

rear crossbeam outer mounting bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inners

Pass 11 Sep 2010 178,863 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in steering

rear tyres worn on inners

Pass 24 Aug 2009 178,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 178,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 177,842 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2006 175,712 miles

free play at steering wheel

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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1 HBV is a 1992 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 1 HBV, 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.

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1 HBV is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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