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SFZ 31

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,386 mi
Last recorded74,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 31
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,040 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,775 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,319 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes and under body heavily under silled unable to view fully

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,340 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 74536

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,337 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 67627

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,548 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,837 miles

as previous advisories on354038435449 dated 26/08/2005

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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SFZ 31 is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFZ 31, 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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What year was SFZ 31 registered?

SFZ 31 is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 1991.

Is SFZ 31 safe to buy?

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