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J378 SRX

1991 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,464 mi
Last recorded164,464 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 SRX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2024 164,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 164,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 164,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 164,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 164,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 163,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 161,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 156,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 150,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 143,983 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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J378 SRX is a 1991 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J378 SRX, 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 J378 SRX registered?

J378 SRX is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J378 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J378 SRX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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