MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight movement to nearside rear suspension figure eight ball joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight movement to nearside rear suspension figure eight ball joint
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E979 TKJ is a 1987 BMW M5 in White 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 E979 TKJ, 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 E979 TKJ registered?
E979 TKJ is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 14 August 1987.
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