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H788 AKH

1991 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,002 mi
Last recorded179,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 AKH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 179,002 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 178,991 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H788 AKH is a 1991 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H788 AKH, 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 H788 AKH registered?

H788 AKH is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H788 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H788 AKH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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