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D200 SMA

1987 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD200 SMA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 97,204 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,997 miles

BRADED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL ROUND

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER IN BRAKING EFFORT THAN NEARSIDE / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION AND RECTIFY

POSS EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW DEVELOPING AT MANIFOLD AREA FURTHER INSPECTION ADVISED

POSS HEAD GASKET FAULT DEVELOPING / ENGINE GETTING HOT / COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURIZED / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION AND RECTIFY FAULT / POSS THERMOSTAT ???????????????

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 239,667 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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D200 SMA is a 1987 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D200 SMA, 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 D200 SMA registered?

D200 SMA is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D200 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D200 SMA shows 5 tests 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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