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A8 WCD

1990 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 75,951 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 75,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 75,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A8 WCD is a 1990 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A8 WCD, 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 A8 WCD registered?

A8 WCD is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is A8 WCD safe to buy?

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