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P287 PLY

1989 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,338 mi
Last recorded170,338 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW M5194,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 PLY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 May 2006 170,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P287 PLY is a 1989 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 194,554 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 P287 PLY, 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 37 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P287 PLY registered?

P287 PLY is a 1989 BMW M5, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is P287 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 PLY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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