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D234 DWP

1986 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,617 mi
Last recorded138,617 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 DWP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 132,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,505 miles

Both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Crack in off side mirror glass

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Jun 2013 130,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Crack in off side mirror glass

Battery light on

Both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff leaking oil

power steering belt slack

Pass 27 Apr 2012 130,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 130,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,065 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 125,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on inner sills front and rear

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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D234 DWP is a 1986 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D234 DWP, 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.

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What year was D234 DWP registered?

D234 DWP is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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