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E678 HDG

1987 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,140 mi
Last recorded105,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 HDG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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E678 HDG is a 1987 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E678 HDG, 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 E678 HDG registered?

E678 HDG is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E678 HDG safe to buy?

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