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826 DDV

1990 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,056 miles

Front brake discs worn

Roughness in power steering

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,516 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 106,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,806 miles

Tinting to windows

Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tinting to windows

Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,949 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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826 DDV is a 1990 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 141,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 826 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 826 DDV registered?

826 DDV is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is 826 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 826 DDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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