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D579 TFY

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,953 mi
Last recorded152,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 TFY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 152,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 152,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 151,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 150,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 149,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 149,068 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 149,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 148,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 148,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 148,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 148,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement disc fouling caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement disc fouling caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

exhaust flange bolt loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 147,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 146,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,725 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2008 142,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 141,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 138,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 138,822 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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D579 TFY is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D579 TFY, 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 D579 TFY registered?

D579 TFY is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D579 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D579 TFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D579 TFY have outstanding finance?

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