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BMW 80

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,918 mi
Last recorded214,918 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 80
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 214,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 214,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 214,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 214,288 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 214,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread numbers (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded under bonnet (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mounting wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake backplate rusting

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 214,034 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose is slightly twisted

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 213,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f jacking point rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2012 213,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f jacking point rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2011 213,676 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 213,564 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 210,584 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 210,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt missing

offside rear brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Fail 1 Sep 2009 203,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear seatbelt missing

no servo fitted

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2009 203,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear seatbelt missing

no servo fitted

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2008 193,935 miles

engine oil leak

front fog lamps cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 184,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 174,450 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 174,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BMW 80 is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMW 80, 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 BMW 80 registered?

BMW 80 is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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