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J956 TPM

1991 BMW M5

White Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,225 mi
Last recorded194,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 TPM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 194,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door cards not fitted at time of test but front doors can be opened from inside

both front tyres deteriated

both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

both sills have covers fitted

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 193,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres cutting out on outer edge

n/s/f sill showing signs off corrosion

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 191,631 miles

o/s/f sill holed but not in percrined area

Fail 8 Sep 2011 191,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f sill holed but not in percrined area

Pass 16 Jul 2010 189,512 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel archs showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f disc scord

Fail 6 Jul 2010 189,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel archs showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f disc scord

Pass 28 Jan 2009 183,534 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 181,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 181,122 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 175,914 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 175,914 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 170,847 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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J956 TPM is a 1991 BMW M5 in White with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J956 TPM, 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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J956 TPM is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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