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TCO 5H

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,689 mi
Last recorded162,689 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 5H
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 162,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 162,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,410 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 162,151 miles

all metal brake pipes rusty

exhaust slight leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 161,667 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 161,610 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 157,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 157,205 miles

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2009 157,205 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 156,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 155,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 155,281 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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TCO 5H is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCO 5H, 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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TCO 5H is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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