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D449 BCX

1986 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD449 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,074 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning lamp on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 105,199 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST BLOWING FROM REAR

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST BLOWING FROM REAR

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 103,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer egdes

Pass 11 Feb 2006 102,608 miles

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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D449 BCX is a 1986 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D449 BCX, 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 D449 BCX registered?

D449 BCX is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D449 BCX safe to buy?

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