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G152 UAL

1990 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 UAL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014
Fail 6 Oct 2014

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,778 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,854 miles

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to all brake pipes

Corosion to all fuel pipes

Corosion to suspension & steering components

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G152 UAL is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G152 UAL, 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 G152 UAL registered?

G152 UAL is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G152 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G152 UAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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