MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J949 HGC is a 1991 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J949 HGC, 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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What year was J949 HGC registered?
J949 HGC is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J949 HGC safe to buy?
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