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J14 HRE

1992 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

262,291 mi
Last recorded262,291 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 HRE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 262,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 261,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 258,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 257,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 256,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 255,495 miles

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 13 Mar 2020 254,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 252,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 250,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 249,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 248,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 246,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 246,889 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 245,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 245,026 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J14 HRE is a 1992 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J14 HRE, 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 J14 HRE registered?

J14 HRE is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J14 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 HRE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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