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G455 AFW

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG455 AFW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 90,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,656 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,582 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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G455 AFW 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 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 G455 AFW, 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 G455 AFW registered?

G455 AFW is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G455 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G455 AFW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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