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H855 LJO

1991 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,499 mi
Last recorded19,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 LJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 19,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 19,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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H855 LJO is a 1991 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H855 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 H855 LJO registered?

H855 LJO is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H855 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H855 LJO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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