MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M5s year 1992

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Pass percent:63.83%

(The average a petrol BMW M5 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:694 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Registration plate lamp issues	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure THE WHEEL WAS LOOSE!!!! I TIGHTENED IT UP TO MAKE IT SAFE TO MOVE OFF THE RAMP. THE WHEEL NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OFF AND INSPECTED FOR ANY DAMAGE. \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / floor \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / floor \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket \|6.6.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near anti roll bar mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release reciever \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Centre Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Body component likely to become detached rear spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested vehicle wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber s are broken behind centre silencer \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength seat base \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
coil spring broken nsf \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning Noisy and stiff \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened And welded up \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested Huge hole in exhaust makes testing pointless \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan \|5.2.6\|	1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking front to rear \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Foremost \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M5s year 1992

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