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E150 LFX

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,281 mi
Last recorded137,281 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 LFX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 137,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 134,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 134,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

throttle linkage sticks on!

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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E150 LFX is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey 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 E150 LFX, 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 E150 LFX registered?

E150 LFX is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E150 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E150 LFX 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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