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E199 OCX

1987 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE199 OCX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,018 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,151 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 75,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 70,045 miles

all tyres treads cracking

slight corrosion power steering pipes

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

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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E199 OCX is a 1987 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E199 OCX, 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 E199 OCX registered?

E199 OCX is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E199 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E199 OCX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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