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H980 CFM

1990 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,156 mi
Last recorded164,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 CFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 164,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both sills damaged from jacking vehicle up

Fail 30 Nov 2009 167,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AT RAE FUEL PIPE SILETY RUST

FRONT LINK BAR SLIGHT WORN

Pass 22 Apr 2008 162,194 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust clamps

Pass 24 Apr 2007 157,123 miles

play in steering box not excesive at time off test

Pass 19 Apr 2006 150,739 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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H980 CFM is a 1990 BMW M5 in Purple with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H980 CFM, 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 H980 CFM registered?

H980 CFM is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H980 CFM safe to buy?

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