MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.42% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch slave cylinder leaking.
Front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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