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D242 WJB

1986 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,188 mi
Last recorded177,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 WJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 177,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 177,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 177,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 177,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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D242 WJB is a 1986 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D242 WJB, 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 D242 WJB registered?

D242 WJB is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 28 October 1986.

Is D242 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D242 WJB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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