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E494 WOK

1987 BMW M5

Beige Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 WOK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 94,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 94,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,914 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s handbrake slow in operation,some repair or adjustment may be required.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 90,337 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,453 miles

o/s handbrake slow in operation

Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 85,453 miles

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

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

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

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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E494 WOK is a 1987 BMW M5 in Beige with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E494 WOK, 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 E494 WOK registered?

E494 WOK is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E494 WOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 WOK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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