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D631 GSP

1987 BMW M5

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD631 GSP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (front arm) has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,402 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 90,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,808 miles

ALL/REAR/TO/FRONT/PETROL/PIPES/CORRODED

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL/REAR/TO/FRONT/PETROL/PIPES/CORRODED

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,733 miles

UNDERBODY/SHOWING/SIGHNS/AGE/WEAR

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,985 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suggest steering alignment checked as front tyres wearing down outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,609 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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D631 GSP is a 1987 BMW M5 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 132,364 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 D631 GSP, 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

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What year was D631 GSP registered?

D631 GSP is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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