MOT Status
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172,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak gearbox
oil leak rear axle
rear figure of 8 links both sides gaiters deteriorated
rear fuel pipes corroded
rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded but system disconnected
minor oil leaks (check gearbox and axle oil level)
rear figure of eight links deteriorated both sides
rear self levelling suspension permanently disconnected
rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded
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)
oil leak oil filter top cover
rear figure of eight linkage gaiters perished slightly
rear springs have little preload- just unseat slighlty with wheels off ground
redundant rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded
wipers getting poor
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H23 XAM is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 H23 XAM, 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 H23 XAM registered?
H23 XAM is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1990.
Is H23 XAM safe to buy?
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