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ABL 979

1987 BMW M5

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 979
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 115,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 115,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.42% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 115,719 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2024 115,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,764 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,528 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 111,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ABL 979 is a 1987 BMW M5 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ABL 979, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABL 979 registered?

ABL 979 is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is ABL 979 safe to buy?

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