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JRS 121

1990 BMW M5

White Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRS 121
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,057 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 131,383 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 126,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 126,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 124,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,546 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 10 Dec 2008 109,974 miles

front to rear metel brake pipes started to rust

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2008 109,827 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside and offside front floor to sill and wing bottoms corroded outside prescribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Nov 2007 108,681 miles

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

all pipe work under body getting rusty.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 106,145 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 106,142 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

free play at steering rim measures 30mm. within limits.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,504 miles

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

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

washers 2 jets blooked not affecting supply

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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JRS 121 is a 1990 BMW M5 in White with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 141,789 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 JRS 121, 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 36 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRS 121 is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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