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G722 ECF

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

227,366 mi
Last recorded227,366 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 ECF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 227,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 161,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 161,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 156,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near cside front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 155,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 153,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 151,205 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 147,650 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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G722 ECF is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G722 ECF, 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 G722 ECF registered?

G722 ECF is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G722 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G722 ECF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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