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D90 BKV

1986 BMW M5

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 BKV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 97,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 97,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 96,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,006 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,995 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both sides rear trailing arm stabilizer bushes in poor condition reccomend replacement

rear coil springs heavily corroded unable to inspect upper coils fully

Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 94,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,335 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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D90 BKV is a 1986 BMW M5 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D90 BKV, 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 D90 BKV registered?

D90 BKV is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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