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J36 PBV

1992 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 PBV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 104,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,552 miles

reverse lights N/W

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,210 miles

h/brake efficiency on legal limit

very slight exhaust blow

Fail 9 May 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,848 miles

brake warning light on

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroding

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

outer sills covered

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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J36 PBV is a 1992 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J36 PBV, 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 J36 PBV registered?

J36 PBV is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J36 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J36 PBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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