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H406 NTF

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 NTF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,732 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,330 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe splits in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe splits in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 132,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,203 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front under cover is missing

wipers only work on full speed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,921 miles

rear brake and suspension pipes starting to corrode

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,169 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage and is worn on low on the inner tread

o/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage and the tread is getting low

rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,604 miles

o/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage and is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 122,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 122,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 119,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 113,266 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 109,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 109,747 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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H406 NTF is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H406 NTF, 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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H406 NTF is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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