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H727 HOY

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 HOY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 129,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

although passed on efficiency n/ hand brake may need attention

n/s center exhaust mounting is poor but still supports the exhaust

very slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 19 Sep 2009 130,102 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

although passed on efficiency n/ hand brake may need attention

n/s center exhaust mounting is poor but still supports the exhaust

very slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,206 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill pannels could not be inspected due to plastic covers

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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H727 HOY is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H727 HOY, 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 H727 HOY registered?

H727 HOY is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H727 HOY safe to buy?

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