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G243 VUE

1990 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,594 mi
Last recorded135,594 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 VUE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,593 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 133,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 133,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 132,325 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 131,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 131,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 131,005 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 129,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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G243 VUE is a 1990 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G243 VUE, 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 G243 VUE registered?

G243 VUE is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G243 VUE safe to buy?

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