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G812 MTH

1990 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,750 mi
Last recorded78,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG812 MTH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 78,750 miles

Offside Front tyre perished severly

tyre perished severly

tyre perished severly

Fail 9 May 2017 78,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished severly

tyre perished severly

tyre perished severly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,669 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mountings broken/missing (7.1.1)

Central Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,503 miles

corrosion rear fuel pipes

oil leak rear diff

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,503 miles

Covers over sills

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers over the sills

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,382 miles

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

front wipers slight smudgy

offside/rear tyre inner wall has cut but not showing cord

slight corrosion on steel fuel pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,076 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

os rear tyre wall cut

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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G812 MTH is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G812 MTH, 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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G812 MTH is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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