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J68 SWL

1991 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 SWL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 141,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 141,265 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 140,940 miles

underside heavily coated

welding repairs heavily coated, not fully inspected

Fail 22 Apr 2021 140,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside heavily coated

welding repairs heavily coated, not fully inspected

Pass 24 Apr 2020 140,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper chassis leg holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing Fuel filter hose chafing on body. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,436 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 139,436 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter catching driveshaft (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,537 miles

car been well undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 136,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 133,470 miles

chipps in screen

drivers blade worn slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner +outer sills corroding +plastic sill covers fitted

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,559 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 127,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 122,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear brake pipes are slighty corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 117,972 miles

surface rust on all rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2008 117,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

surface rust on all rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 109,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 109,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 104,269 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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J68 SWL is a 1991 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J68 SWL, 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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J68 SWL is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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