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D191 WPL

1986 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,592 mi
Last recorded146,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 WPL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 146,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,287 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,382 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 137,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,470 miles

both front brake reaction arm bush starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,285 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,327 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f seat back frame have free play in mechanisum

Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 120,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 119,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 118,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

both front brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

both rear tyres outer side walls and treads perishing

engine oil leak

nearside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2006 117,329 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 117,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 117,287 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front floors have surface corrosion

offside outer sill at front jacking point area is corroded

rear section of outer sill has surface corrosion

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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D191 WPL is a 1986 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 130,505 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 D191 WPL, 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 40 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 D191 WPL registered?

D191 WPL is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D191 WPL safe to buy?

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