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K462 KWW

1992 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,531 mi
Last recorded192,531 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 KWW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 192,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 191,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 190,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 189,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 189,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 188,812 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 185,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 180,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 175,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 170,499 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded but not seriously affecting the structure of the sills although plastic mouldings do not allow the sills to be properly inspected.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 169,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 169,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 168,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 168,935 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 165,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2005 16,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 161,604 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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K462 KWW is a 1992 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K462 KWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K462 KWW registered?

K462 KWW is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K462 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K462 KWW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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