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D993 EDD

1988 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD993 EDD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,098 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 141,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,425 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

near side front tyre side wall cut.

near side wiper split

rear fog lamp swith slighty faulty

Fail 23 Feb 2013 139,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre side wall cut.

near side wiper split

rear fog lamp swith slighty faulty

Pass 1 Jun 2010 131,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 125,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 120,642 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 114,650 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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D993 EDD is a 1988 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 140,471 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 D993 EDD, 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 38 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D993 EDD is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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