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H950 ELN

1990 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,547 mi
Last recorded159,547 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 ELN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 159,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 158,637 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust heavly corroded and tempory repair to rear box

front and rear metal brake pipes heavly greased

front and rear suspension bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension components corroded

gearbox oil leak

inner sills corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r drop mlink rubber badly age cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Fail 3 Mar 2010 158,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leaks from various areas

Pass 25 Feb 2009 157,576 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

engine and gearbox and diff oil leak

exhaust heavily patched and welded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 155,855 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 147,730 miles

advise- both rear shockobsorbers leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2005 145,750 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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H950 ELN is a 1990 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H950 ELN, 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 H950 ELN registered?

H950 ELN is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H950 ELN safe to buy?

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