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G969 ALX

1990 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,565 mi
Last recorded202,565 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG969 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 202,565 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 202,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 200,339 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 200,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 193,013 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 193,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 185,310 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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G969 ALX is a 1990 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G969 ALX, 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 G969 ALX registered?

G969 ALX is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G969 ALX safe to buy?

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