1989 BMW M5 3.5L Petrol · F370 GNW
1989 BMW M5 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 133,271 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F370 GNW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 133,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F370 GNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW M5 (F370 GNW) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F370 GNW Mileage History
- 09/05/2022129,567 mi
- 26/05/2023130,910 mi+1,343 mi
- 27/09/2024132,044 mi+1,134 mi
- 27/11/2025133,271 mi+1,227 mi
Average of roughly 1,042 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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