1993 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · L508 VLO
1993 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 68,333 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L508 VLO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 68,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L508 VLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW M5 (L508 VLO) between July 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
L508 VLO Mileage History
- 26/07/200524,694 mi
- 09/08/200628,139 mi+3,445 mi
- 05/01/200729,897 mi+1,758 mi
- 05/12/200742,003 mi+12,106 mi
- 16/12/200852,978 mi+10,975 mi
- 14/12/200956,180 mi+3,202 mi
- 12/12/201061,568 mi+5,388 mi
- 18/01/201263,682 mi+2,114 mi
- 08/06/201364,186 mi+504 mi
- 22/05/201465,283 mi+1,097 mi
- 03/06/201565,846 mi+563 mi
- 19/05/201666,355 mi+509 mi
- 13/07/201766,692 mi+337 mi
- 13/07/201766,692 mi
- 13/07/201867,320 mi+628 mi
- 30/07/202467,744 mi+424 mi
- 22/07/202568,109 mi+365 mi
- 23/07/202668,333 mi+224 mi
Average of roughly 2,079 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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