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J552 TPM

1992 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 TPM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 133,464 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 133,464 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,593 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 131,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 128,349 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 129,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 122,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 121,760 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 121,739 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

clutch pedal intermittently goes to the floor

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

offside & nearside rear cradle bushes show signs of cracking & perishing

oil leak

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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J552 TPM is a 1992 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J552 TPM, 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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J552 TPM is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 5 February 1992.

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