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D50 LUD

1986 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 LUD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 79,106 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,749 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,749 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

passenger front seat not fitted at time of testing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f door,rear subframe mounts ,fuel pipes and o/s/r under wing all corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,966 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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D50 LUD is a 1986 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D50 LUD, 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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D50 LUD is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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