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B11 OJS

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,188 mi
Last recorded223,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 OJS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 223,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 219,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 219,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 217,284 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 217,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 217,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 216,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 216,923 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 215,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 214,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B11 OJS is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B11 OJS, 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

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What year was B11 OJS registered?

B11 OJS is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B11 OJS safe to buy?

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