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H846 PWJ

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH846 PWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 113,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,694 miles

centre rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre rear exhaust mount missing

n/s windscreen washer not working

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s washer not working but o/s hitting n/s screen

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,700 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 103,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 98,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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H846 PWJ is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H846 PWJ, 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 H846 PWJ registered?

H846 PWJ is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H846 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H846 PWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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