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D769 NJO

1986 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD769 NJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d rubber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 130,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,486 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 129,125 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 128,194 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

nearside front brake slight restricted movement

offside front anti roll bar link bar dust cover split

Fail 8 Jun 2006 128,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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D769 NJO is a 1986 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D769 NJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D769 NJO registered?

D769 NJO is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 7 November 1986.

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