1992 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · K597 HRP
1992 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 119,013 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K597 HRP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 119,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K597 HRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW M5 (K597 HRP) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
K597 HRP Mileage History
- 31/07/2023116,281 mi
- 31/07/2023116,291 mi+10 mi
- 13/08/2025119,013 mi+2,722 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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