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K395 WPL

1992 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 WPL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 158,834 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 158,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 153,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 153,794 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 150,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 150,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 147,341 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 147,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 144,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 141,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 141,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 137,278 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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K395 WPL is a 1992 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K395 WPL, 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 K395 WPL registered?

K395 WPL is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K395 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K395 WPL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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