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H470 YYR

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,837 mi
Last recorded135,837 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 YYR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,129 miles

brake pipe o/s/f corroding,where it joins the flex hose

fuel pipe corroding at the n/s/r

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Oct 2013 134,129 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipe o/s/f corroding,where it joins the flex hose

fuel pipe corroding at the n/s/r

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,919 miles

oil leak from the engine

Fail 11 Oct 2012 132,919 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak from the engine

Pass 17 Oct 2011 131,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 127,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 123,722 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 123,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 117,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 112,912 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 112,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,051 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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H470 YYR is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H470 YYR, 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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What year was H470 YYR registered?

H470 YYR is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 10 June 1991.

Is H470 YYR safe to buy?

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