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J951 GMP

1991 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 GMP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear on limits (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,382 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension fluid pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,538 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,532 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,100 miles

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded but not with in prescribed areas at present

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

side skirts fitted so sills not visable

Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 88,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 88,257 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,108 miles

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

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 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,335 miles

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

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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J951 GMP is a 1991 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J951 GMP, 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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J951 GMP is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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