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K226 EDP

1992 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,246 mi
Last recorded146,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,246 miles

Front and rear brake pipes,slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 141,978 miles

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

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 137,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 132,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2009 132,851 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 127,356 miles

Front discs getting worn

Front tyres close to marker bars

Nearside rear brake flexi appears damp but no leak found

Offside front wiper splitting

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear metal brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 May 2007 126,163 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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K226 EDP is a 1992 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K226 EDP, 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 K226 EDP registered?

K226 EDP is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K226 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K226 EDP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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