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E751 JPH

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE751 JPH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 146,926 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded to ABS unit

general corrosion around rear subframe mountings to o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded above rear sub frame

Fail 7 Aug 2007 146,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded to ABS unit

general corrosion around rear sub frame mountings to o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes above rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2005 146,884 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 146,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E751 JPH is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E751 JPH, 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 E751 JPH registered?

E751 JPH is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E751 JPH safe to buy?

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