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K817 BJO

1992 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

224,673 mi
Last recorded224,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 BJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 224,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 224,113 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2022 223,876 miles

engine damp

underbody has slight corrosions

Pass 16 Nov 2021 223,244 miles

engine damp

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 222,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 221,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 220,623 miles

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

sills rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 219,649 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 219,086 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

SLIGHT LIFT IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Fail 9 Dec 2016 219,036 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres close to limit

SLIGHT LIFT IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 8 Dec 2015 218,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 218,536 miles

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 217,791 miles

All 4 wheel arches and doors corroded.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Both rear inner door wells slightly corroded.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe and rear exhaust box.

Slight movement in nearside front steering joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 216,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 216,204 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 213,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2010 206,820 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 195,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer

Pass 10 Jun 2008 184,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 178,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 172,894 miles

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

suspesion pipes going to and from rear spheres corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2006 172,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

suspension pipes going to and from rear spheres corroded

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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K817 BJO is a 1992 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K817 BJO, 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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K817 BJO is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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