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E99 HPY

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 HPY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,883 miles

slight binding on rear wheels

Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,882 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight binding on rear wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 131,266 miles

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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E99 HPY 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 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 E99 HPY, 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 E99 HPY registered?

E99 HPY is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E99 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E99 HPY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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