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J797 MVU

1991 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,925 mi
Last recorded173,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 MVU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 173,925 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure pad material come away from pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed in seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate backing pealing slightly

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Front lower wing insecure slightly

Nearside Rear roll bar link slight play

Offside Rear shock damp slightly

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

Rear number plate backing pealing slightly

driver floor corrode slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 173,888 miles

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

o/s/f floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 173,808 miles

both inner and outer sills showing signs off corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 171,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 169,941 miles

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

o/s/f floor holed and corroded not in perscribed area

various brake pipes and suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2010 166,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 157,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

all rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2005 147,030 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering idler noisy.n/s/f inner tyre wall damage.

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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J797 MVU is a 1991 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J797 MVU, 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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J797 MVU is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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