1992 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · B19 DBM
1992 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1992. Recorded mileage 198,482 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 3795cc
B19 DBM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 198,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
B19 DBM Mileage History
- 04/11/2005157,483 mi
- 06/11/2006170,126 mi+12,643 mi
- 07/11/2006170,126 mi
- 23/11/2007181,745 mi+11,619 mi
- 26/11/2007181,745 mi
- 24/01/2009194,349 mi+12,604 mi
- 07/02/2009194,349 mi
- 05/02/2010195,063 mi+714 mi
- 04/02/2011195,541 mi+478 mi
- 01/02/2012196,422 mi+881 mi
- 31/05/2013196,566 mi+144 mi
- 30/05/2014196,925 mi+359 mi
- 28/05/2015157,469 mi-39,456 mi
- 28/05/2016197,666 mi+40,197 mi
- 30/05/2017198,197 mi+531 mi
- 26/05/2018198,478 mi+281 mi
- 07/09/2022198,482 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,435 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B19 DBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW M5 (B19 DBM) between November 2005 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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