1994 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · L396 HMO
1994 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 13/01/1994. Recorded mileage 101,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 3795cc
L396 HMO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 101,396 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.
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.
L396 HMO Mileage History
- 31/03/200660,830 mi
- 27/02/200776,749 mi+15,919 mi
- 02/03/200776,749 mi
- 30/08/200890,085 mi+13,336 mi
- 10/09/200992,389 mi+2,304 mi
- 19/03/201193,304 mi+915 mi
- 03/07/2025101,396 mi+8,092 mi
Average of roughly 2,107 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
L396 HMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M5 (L396 HMO) between March 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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