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F807 YAB

1989 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

370,369 mi
Last recorded370,369 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW M5194,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF807 YAB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 370,369 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2019 370,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2018 360,076 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 360,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 349,761 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 349,761 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 337,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above steering box (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 337,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above steering box (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 326,740 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

steering box slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2015 326,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 313,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 7 Jan 2014 313,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount rubbers split

pas fluid low

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 801,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 801,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 266,948 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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F807 YAB is a 1989 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 F807 YAB, 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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F807 YAB is a 1989 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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