MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread numbers (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded under bonnet (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mounting wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear brake backplate rusting
Rear exhaust rusted
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose is slightly twisted
Rear exhaust is rusty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f jacking point rusting
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f jacking point rusting
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre rear seat belt missing
offside rear brake disc backplate corroded and holed
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear seatbelt missing
no servo fitted
rear number plate is in poor condition
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear seatbelt missing
no servo fitted
rear number plate is in poor condition
engine oil leak
front fog lamps cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BMW 80 is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BMW 80, 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 BMW 80 registered?
BMW 80 is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 15 October 1987.
Is BMW 80 safe to buy?
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