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H511 MPE

1990 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,031 mi
Last recorded202,031 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 MPE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 202,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 202,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 197,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel tank corroded also fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 197,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel tank corroded also fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 194,739 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 194,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 188,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 183,986 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

test was stopped due to leak rest of car will need to be checked

Pass 6 Mar 2007 176,395 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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H511 MPE is a 1990 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H511 MPE, 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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What year was H511 MPE registered?

H511 MPE is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H511 MPE safe to buy?

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