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D565 MEA

1987 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD565 MEA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 143,771 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak oil leak at rear of engine / gearbox sump area ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 140,605 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,576 miles

advise - oil leak at back of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2014 134,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 123,426 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,338 miles

Brake pipes above rear axle corrosion started.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 110,337 miles

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

Brake pipes above rear axle corrosion started.

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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D565 MEA is a 1987 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 132,364 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D565 MEA, 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 39 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D565 MEA?

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What year was D565 MEA registered?

D565 MEA is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D565 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D565 MEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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