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245 CLT

1987 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 CLT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,164 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,858 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,814 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 65,811 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,237 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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245 CLT is a 1987 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 245 CLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 245 CLT registered?

245 CLT is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 245 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 245 CLT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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