1993 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · L665 DKL
1993 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 119,561 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L665 DKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 119,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L665 DKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW M5 (L665 DKL) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
L665 DKL Mileage History
- 14/02/2023111,894 mi
- 28/02/2024115,420 mi+3,526 mi
- 26/02/2025118,566 mi+3,146 mi
- 18/08/2025118,648 mi+82 mi
- 12/08/2026119,561 mi+913 mi
Average of roughly 2,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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