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G873 EDP

1990 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

213,209 mi
Last recorded213,209 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 213,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded front to rear under sill covers

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 207,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 202,233 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 195,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 191,538 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 183,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 175,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering idler

Pass 15 Nov 2012 174,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 170,953 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

anti roll bar dust covers split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 166,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on extreme inner edge

oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 162,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 154,145 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 153,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 144,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 144,070 miles

####n/s/r short metel brake rusty ####slight play in steering ####

Pass 15 Oct 2005 143,470 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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G873 EDP is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G873 EDP, 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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G873 EDP is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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