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D321 NCV

1986 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

193,771 mi
Last recorded193,771 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 NCV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 193,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside & Nearside front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Offside front windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 193,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside & Nearside front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Offside front windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Apr 2010 193,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake flexi hose not in clamp

Offside & nearside front tyres slightly perished

Offside front windscreen wiper blade split on ends

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 191,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 191,378 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 191,370 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 187,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 187,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 184,616 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 184,601 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat back becoming insurcure

petrol pipes corroded

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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D321 NCV is a 1986 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D321 NCV, 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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D321 NCV is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 19 August 1986.

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