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BMW 393V

1991 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,798 mi
Last recorded166,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 393V
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 166,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box drop drop arm shaft

Pass 25 Apr 2007 153,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 156,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

speedo inoprative

Pass 4 Apr 2006 146,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 146,545 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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BMW 393V is a 1991 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 141,666 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 BMW 393V, 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 35 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMW 393V registered?

BMW 393V is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is BMW 393V safe to buy?

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