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A5 LAX

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LAX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded return ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear rose joint have slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2006 123,657 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 LAX is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 LAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 LAX?

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What year was A5 LAX registered?

A5 LAX is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is A5 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LAX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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