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G109 SCG

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 SCG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 158,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 158,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 158,348 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 158,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 155,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 155,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 154,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 151,042 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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G109 SCG is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G109 SCG, 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 G109 SCG registered?

G109 SCG is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G109 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G109 SCG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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