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H439 MPB

1991 BMW M5

White Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,646 mi
Last recorded206,646 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 MPB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 206,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 202,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is rusty but no sharp edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake effort is close 16%

heavy underseal underneath vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2016 195,560 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split but clearing ok

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

underside has been extensively undersealed, preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2015 187,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 187,983 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 182,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust is rusty

nearside headlamp has condensation in it

nearside rear tyre is low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 175,404 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2013 175,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2013 175,346 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 166,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 155,940 miles

corrosion to rear of offside sill

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Fail 1 Jul 2011 155,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front inner chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads getting low 3-4mm

engine & gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

rear diff casing damp

rear hyraulic suspension pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

tail light bulb failure warning light on but lights work

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,777 miles

N/S/R door cannot be opened from inside of vehicle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all suspension coil springs corroding

both front inner sils corroding

diff casing damp

engine leaking oil

exhaust system corroding

fuel & brake pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

slight free play found at edge of steering wheel when rotated left & right

windscreen has small stonechips in screen

Fail 7 Jul 2010 143,777 miles

N/S/R door cannot be opened from inside of vehicle

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all suspension coil springs corroding

both front inner sils corroding

diff casing damp

engine leaking oil

exhaust system corroding

fuel & brake pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

slight free play found at edge of steering wheel when rotated left & right

windscreen has small stonechips in screen

Pass 10 Jun 2009 129,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff casing damp

engine leaking oil

fuel and brake pipes corroding

n/s/r door not opening

slight free-play found at edge of steering wheel when rotated left/right

slight free-play in steering idler

Pass 2 Jul 2008
Fail 12 Jun 2008 120,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 120,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 117,294 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 117,009 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

rear brake pipe to compensator corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 102,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 102,155 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded on inner edges †both front and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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H439 MPB is a 1991 BMW M5 in White with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1991 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 141,666 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 H439 MPB, 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 35 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H439 MPB is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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