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J556 URD

1992 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,396 mi
Last recorded159,396 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 URD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 159,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 158,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 157,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 24 May 2016 154,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 152,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 152,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 151,246 miles

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

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

corrosion suspension pipes

Fail 27 Jan 2012 151,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion suspension pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 145,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 142,764 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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J556 URD is a 1992 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J556 URD, 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 J556 URD registered?

J556 URD is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J556 URD safe to buy?

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