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D850 VJB

1986 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,890 mi
Last recorded117,890 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,884 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,757 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 116,801 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 15 Aug 2007 116,362 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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D850 VJB is a 1986 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D850 VJB, 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 D850 VJB registered?

D850 VJB is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D850 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D850 VJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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