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H11 RTA

1991 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,210 mi
Last recorded186,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 RTA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 186,210 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNERE SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 185,710 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 185,710 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023
Pass 2 Mar 2022 185,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle / general

vehicle has been undersealed within prescribed areas and prescribed components under section / general

Pass 30 Jan 2021 185,720 miles

Lower Under Section fully under sealed on prescribed components and chassis (under vehicle)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 184,745 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside and offside front floor\sills

self levelling suspension disconnected and new shock absorbers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 184,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside and offside front floor\sills

self levelling suspension disconnected and new shock absorbers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 184,558 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

rearfuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 184,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

rearfuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 181,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 181,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 177,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 174,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 174,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 164,179 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 163,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 162,144 miles

front to rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 156,392 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion to OSF inner sill

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

rear seat base removed

Fail 21 Aug 2009 156,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Heavy surface corrosion to OSF inner sill

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 152,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 148,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 145,664 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front tyers worn outer edges

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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H11 RTA is a 1991 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 141,666 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 H11 RTA, 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 35 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H11 RTA is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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