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LHJ 106W

1981 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 106W
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,898 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,862 miles

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

Slight leak on power steering box turret seal

Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Slight leak on power steering box turret seal

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,412 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 46,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 44,659 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Apr 2006 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

All four tyres cracking up

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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LHJ 106W is a 1981 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHJ 106W, 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 45 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHJ 106W registered?

LHJ 106W is a 1981 BMW M5, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is LHJ 106W safe to buy?

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