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J130 WRX

1991 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

239,608 mi
Last recorded239,608 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 239,608 miles

fuel pipes rusty

light rust on offside front brake pipe

nearside rear tyre close to limits

rear brake pipes light rust

rear self leveling pipes rust and damp

tearing on rear suspension beam bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 234,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 226,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 206,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J130 WRX is a 1991 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J130 WRX, 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.

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What year was J130 WRX registered?

J130 WRX is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J130 WRX safe to buy?

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