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E343 BMS

1992 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 BMS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 100,126 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake could be better.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to open boot lid

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,570 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,567 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 99,550 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 99,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 99,288 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill/floor lip

Fail 4 May 2017 99,288 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced changed at time of test (6.3.4a)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill/floor lip

Pass 18 May 2016 98,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 89,520 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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E343 BMS is a 1992 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E343 BMS, 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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E343 BMS is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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