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K558 XFK

1992 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,538 mi
Last recorded139,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 XFK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,697 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 138,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 137,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 137,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 136,339 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 134,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2010 134,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2009 132,967 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 132,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,154 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 128,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2007 128,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K558 XFK is a 1992 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K558 XFK, 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 K558 XFK registered?

K558 XFK is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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