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C1 VAN

1990 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,871 mi
Last recorded139,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 139,871 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2006 131,313 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, suspect getting rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

area behind rear of n/s sill getting rusty

check for brake pedal 'creeping' slightly under pressure

check front brakes for imbalance

exhaust system getting rusty

front to rear suspension pipes getting very rusty

fuel pipes corroded

multiple damage to windscreen

o/s front floor panel joining sill getting rusty

oil leak

power steering pump drive belt slips on full lock

repair & align windscreen washers

replace wiper blades

slight play in o/s & n/s outer track rod ends, replace A.S.A.P.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 131,278 miles

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

replace wiper blades

oil leak

power steering drive belt slips

repair & align windscreen washers

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, suspect getting rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

area behind rear of n/s sill getting rusty

check front brakes for imbalance

exhaust system getting rusty

front to rear suspension pipes getting very rusty

fuel pipes corroded

multiple damage to windscreen

o/s front floor panel joining sill getting rusty

slight play in o/s & n/s outer track rod ends, replace A.S.A.P.

Fail 13 May 2006 130,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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C1 VAN is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C1 VAN, 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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C1 VAN is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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