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H387 JVR

1990 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,408 miles

Nearside Front Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection of sill & floor components

Nearside Front body structure has corrosion, not affecting its strength not within 30cm of a body mounting

Offside Front Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection of sill & floor components

Offside Front body structure has corrosion, not affecting its strength not within 30cm of a body mounting

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 110,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,321 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,321 miles

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

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

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 9 Oct 2014 105,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,394 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 97,628 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,281 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 92,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,113 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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H387 JVR is a 1990 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H387 JVR, 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 H387 JVR registered?

H387 JVR is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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