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F394 UJH

1989 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,716 mi
Last recorded131,716 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M5194,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 UJH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 131,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 125,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 124,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 116,761 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Pooling on floor whilst completing mot. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc's worn.

Nearside Body seal corroded. Not able to complete inspection due to side skirt covering.

Offside Body seal corroded. Not able to complete inspection due to side skirt covering.

Offside Wiper blade not completely touching screen.

Rear Brake disc's worn.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 116,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Pooling on floor whilst completing mot. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc's worn.

Nearside Body seal corroded. Not able to complete inspection due to side skirt covering.

Offside Body seal corroded. Not able to complete inspection due to side skirt covering.

Offside Wiper blade not completely touching screen.

Rear Brake disc's worn.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,523 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 102,316 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle suport beam bushes perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temp repair to rear silencer pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,288 miles

Front number plate faded

Both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper joint boots split

Front exhaust sytem repaired by welding

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

Nearside front lower front ball joint boot split

Nearside headlamp aim on min level

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2009 63,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper joint boots split

Front exhaust sytem repaired by welding

Front number plate faded

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

Nearside front lower front ball joint boot split

Nearside headlamp aim on min level

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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F394 UJH is a 1989 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 194,554 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 F394 UJH, 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 37 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F394 UJH is a 1989 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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