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D120 EWK

1987 BMW M5

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 EWK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,024 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,888 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 133,888 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 132,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 130,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 128,044 miles

reverse lights don't work

Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights don't work

Pass 4 Sep 2008 127,957 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 127,190 miles

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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D120 EWK is a 1987 BMW M5 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D120 EWK, 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 D120 EWK registered?

D120 EWK is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D120 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D120 EWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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