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J738 ORN

1991 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,742 mi
Last recorded119,742 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 ORN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,742 miles

BOTH INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR STEEL PIPES FROM SHOCKABSORBERS TO REAR SPHERES CORRODED

CORROSION IN MOST BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S/R SUSPENSION SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR DIFF LEAKING

WIPERS SMEARY

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,730 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRDED

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR STEEL PIPES FROM SHOCKABSORBERS TO SPHERS CORRODED

BOTH THIN SUSPENSION PIPES TO REAR SPHERES CORRODED

CORROSION IN MOST SUSPENTION AREAS

N/S/R SUSPENSION SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,709 miles

BOTH REAR STEEL PIPES FROM SHOCKABSORBERS TO SPHERS CORRODED

BOTH THIN SUSPENSION PIPES TO REAR SPHERES CORRODED

CORROSION IN MOST BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

CORROSION IN SILLS/FLOORS/ARCHES

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R SUSPENSION SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

REAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH/WIPERS NOT TESTED!!! (3.5 (a))

CORROSION IN SILLS/FLOORS/ARCHES

BOTH REAR STEEL PIPES FROM SHOCKABSORBERS TO SPHERS CORRODED

BOTH THIN SUSPENSION PIPES TO REAR SPHERES CORRODED

CORROSION IN MOST BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R SUSPENSION SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

REAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,663 miles

corrosion in most brake/suspension components

corrosion in sills/floors/arches

rear brake imbalance

rear diff leaking

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion in most brake/suspension components

corrosion in sills/floors/arches

rear brake imbalance

rear diff leaking

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear swivel jointhas slight wear

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in most brake/suspension components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOORPAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN MOST BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,515 miles

front sills corroded

general corrosion in brake/suspension components

n/s/r tyre perished and cut on inner sidewall

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,401 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front sills corroded

general corrosion in underside of vehicle

rear suspension units and pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,335 miles

brake hose flexi ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

front spotligts not working

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

play in front lower rear-most balljoints

Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,280 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill-arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner rear sill-arch (2.4.A.3)

brake hose flexi ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

front spotligts not working

fuel pipes badly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

play in front lower rear-most balljoints

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,095 miles

some corrosion in brake/ suspension components/outer sills.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,887 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,560 miles

some corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion in rear suspension pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2014 118,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre tread pattern distorted on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front to rear suspension pipes very corroded

fuel lines very corroded but not leaking at this time.

o/s/f tyre slightly distorted tread pattern

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,731 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 114,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 113,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 112,909 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 112,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 106,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 100,405 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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J738 ORN is a 1991 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J738 ORN, 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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J738 ORN is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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