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H610 VET

1990 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,718 mi
Last recorded175,718 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH610 VET
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 175,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 175,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 175,300 miles

Nearside Rear perished and cut

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

Offside Rear perished and cut

fuel pipe perished

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 175,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear perished and cut

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

Offside Rear perished and cut

fuel pipe perished

rear suspension pipes corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 174,980 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 174,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 172,853 miles

brake pipes painted, unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2009 168,138 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear to offside rear tyre outer edge

wear to rear sub frame front bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2008 165,484 miles

Corosion to rear suspension pipes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to front & rear brake pads

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2006 163,847 miles

Corosion to nearside main brake pipes at rear

General corosion to underbody

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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H610 VET is a 1990 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 141,789 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 H610 VET, 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 36 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H610 VET is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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