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H49 EFL

1991 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 EFL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 118,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES FOULING BODY WORK/PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,000 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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H49 EFL is a 1991 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H49 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H49 EFL registered?

H49 EFL is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H49 EFL safe to buy?

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