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D42 NKO

1987 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,579 mi
Last recorded174,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 NKO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 174,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 174,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 174,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 174,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 172,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 172,538 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f jack point poor condition general corrosion on underside

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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D42 NKO is a 1987 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D42 NKO, 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 D42 NKO registered?

D42 NKO is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D42 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D42 NKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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