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G196 SAU

1990 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,713 mi
Last recorded154,713 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 SAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 154,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 154,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 153,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 152,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 152,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 150,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 150,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 150,549 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 148,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 140,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front position lights odd colour

signs of fluid leak n/s/r suspension

Fail 15 Dec 2009 140,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front position lights odd colour

signs of fluid leak n/s/r suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2008 136,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 129,158 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 120,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G196 SAU is a 1990 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G196 SAU, 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 G196 SAU registered?

G196 SAU is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G196 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 SAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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