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TIL 7166

1991 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,330 mi
Last recorded182,330 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 7166
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 182,330 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 182,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 182,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 171,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 160,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 151,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 151,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,660 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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TIL 7166 is a 1991 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TIL 7166, 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 TIL 7166 registered?

TIL 7166 is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is TIL 7166 safe to buy?

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