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J501 KRH

1992 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,170 mi
Last recorded153,170 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 KRH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 153,170 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 150,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 146,359 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 146,359 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J501 KRH is a 1992 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J501 KRH, 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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What year was J501 KRH registered?

J501 KRH is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J501 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J501 KRH shows 4 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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