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H501 LJO

1991 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 LJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 99,662 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 99,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,377 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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H501 LJO is a 1991 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H501 LJO, 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 H501 LJO registered?

H501 LJO is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H501 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 LJO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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