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D37 FYX

1986 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 FYX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 164,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 164,281 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 163,941 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 162,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 158,593 miles

Offside hanbrake effort is slightly low.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 155,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 154,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight seepage

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 151,651 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 151,393 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 149,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 148,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 148,377 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 146,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 146,691 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

wear on inside edge of o/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 144,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 114,353 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D37 FYX is a 1986 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D37 FYX, 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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D37 FYX is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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