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G505 CAN

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,130 mi
Last recorded159,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 159,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 158,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 158,729 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 158,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 157,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 153,673 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 153,497 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal spongey.

Fail 11 Mar 2006 153,487 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracks

steering box oil seal slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2005 153,468 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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G505 CAN is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G505 CAN, 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 G505 CAN registered?

G505 CAN is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G505 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 CAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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