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G554 WEW

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 WEW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 164,931 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 163,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

hid bulbs fitted patterns all ok

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 163,023 miles

Inner and outer sills starting to rust slightly both sides of vehicle

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 162,389 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,141 miles

corrosion along bottoms of sills/floors

exhaust center and rear box corroded

nearside front side repeater going white

Pass 30 Mar 2012 157,276 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 154,079 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to n/s sill panel

corrosion to o/s sill panel

Pass 14 Nov 2008 141,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 123,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air con belt loose

Pass 17 Oct 2006 114,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR SUSPENSION PIPE HAS FLUID CONTAMINATION,MANUAL SHOCKERS FITTED

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR SUSPENSION PIPE HAS FLUID CONTAMINATION,MANUAL SHOCKERS FITTED

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

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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G554 WEW is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G554 WEW, 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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G554 WEW is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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