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974 CPD

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,396 mi
Last recorded176,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 CPD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 176,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch at top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Coolant leak wing area ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 176,365 miles

All jacking points are corroded

Offside Front Jacking point excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear shock are bouncy

coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 175,982 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

offside engine mounting split

Fail 9 Jun 2011 175,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside engine mounting split

Pass 7 Jul 2008 174,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering centre link has slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2006 174,228 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 174,225 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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974 CPD is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 132,364 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 974 CPD, 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 39 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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974 CPD is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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