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D391 YSS

1986 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,224 mi
Last recorded115,224 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 YSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,224 miles

Signs of fuel leak from tank

Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,830 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 114,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 114,453 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D391 YSS is a 1986 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D391 YSS, 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 D391 YSS registered?

D391 YSS is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 3 November 1986.

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