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B5 LRG

1992 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LRG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 103,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 103,102 miles

Brake and fuel lines undersealed.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 101,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 97,600 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,551 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,526 miles

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Fail 17 Aug 2007 97,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B5 LRG is a 1992 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 LRG, 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 B5 LRG registered?

B5 LRG is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is B5 LRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 LRG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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