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G599 GVN

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,853 mi
Last recorded150,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 150,135 miles

heavy rusting in front to floor to sill areas

very heavy rust in rear wheelarches,rear undersills and rear underwings

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Fail 31 Jan 2007 150,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 147,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 147,734 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

CORROSION ON N/S/F INNER SILL

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

WINDSREEN CRACKED NOT IN A OR B ZONES

oil leak

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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G599 GVN is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G599 GVN, 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 G599 GVN registered?

G599 GVN is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G599 GVN safe to buy?

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