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H403 XHV

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,595 mi
Last recorded190,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 XHV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 190,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 190,595 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise exhaust system in poor condition

Advise front floor section rusted through both sides

Pass 16 Jun 2009 183,374 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 183,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 178,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 178,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 173,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 173,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 161,166 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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H403 XHV is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H403 XHV, 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 H403 XHV registered?

H403 XHV is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H403 XHV safe to buy?

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