MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M5s year 1993

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Pass percent:71.35%

(The average a petrol BMW M5 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:754 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Brake pipe excessively corroded	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Registration plate issues	18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear brake binding	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn \|5.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn \|5.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release presenter refitted shroud \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases below rear axle around heat shield \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section below seat \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill / floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working side light \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill / Floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill / Floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm inner bush bolt looks loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ending to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer seal areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer seal areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M5s year 1993

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