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H220 DBU

1990 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH220 DBU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 134,745 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 134,739 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009

mileage connot be read and instrument cluster is faulty

Fail 18 Aug 2009

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

mileage connot be read and instrument cluster is faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2007 201,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 196,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 196,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 196,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 189,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 189,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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H220 DBU is a 1990 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H220 DBU, 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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H220 DBU is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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