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XXI 997

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 997
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 58,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 57,157 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,821 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,064 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,391 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,412 miles

movement in steering system

sill trims fitted

under side off vehicle heavily waxed

under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

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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XXI 997 is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXI 997, 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 XXI 997 registered?

XXI 997 is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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