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PKZ 3800

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 3800
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,208 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres slight worn outer edges & cracking

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres slight worn outer edges & cracking

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,326 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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PKZ 3800 is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKZ 3800, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKZ 3800 registered?

PKZ 3800 is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is PKZ 3800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKZ 3800 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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