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A9 XXA

1989 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,032 mi
Last recorded241,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW M5194,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XXA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 241,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 241,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 237,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 237,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 237,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 236,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 236,642 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 236,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 227,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 225,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHT CORRSION

Pass 13 Nov 2008 225,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 221,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 217,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 217,937 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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A9 XXA is a 1989 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 194,554 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 A9 XXA, 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 37 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 XXA registered?

A9 XXA is a 1989 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A9 XXA safe to buy?

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