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J690 KBY

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,892 mi
Last recorded128,892 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 KBY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play swivel link rusted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,919 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have corrosion and slightly pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,541 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 112,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2015 111,996 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,928 miles

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

unable to check pad wear due to restricted view

unable to check sill condition due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to check pad wear due to restricted view

unable to check sill condition due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2012 111,196 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,333 miles

Fuel lines corroded.

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 107,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 107,023 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 102,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 102,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 100,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes coroded

Fail 13 Oct 2007 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes coroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 96,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 96,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rer tyre worn on inner edge

offside front shock aborber shaft corroded

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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J690 KBY is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J690 KBY, 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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J690 KBY is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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