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B19 DBM

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,482 mi
Last recorded198,482 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DBM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 198,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2018 198,478 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 198,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 197,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 157,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 196,925 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 196,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 196,422 miles

outer sills covered

wear rear disc

Pass 4 Feb 2011 195,541 miles

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 195,063 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Feb 2009 194,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 194,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 181,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 181,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 170,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 170,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f floor to sill corroding, steering box damp,rear diff damp

Pass 4 Nov 2005 157,483 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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B19 DBM is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B19 DBM, 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 B19 DBM registered?

B19 DBM is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 1992.

Is B19 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DBM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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