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E112 HCD

1987 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,106 mi
Last recorded192,106 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 192,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 189,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 186,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 183,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 181,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 179,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 178,601 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 177,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 176,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 176,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 174,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 173,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 172,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 172,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 170,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 170,095 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wings corroded ajacent sills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 168,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 167,331 miles

Both inner track rod ball joint boots split

Brake warning light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 166,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 166,229 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 165,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 165,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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E112 HCD is a 1987 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E112 HCD, 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.

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What year was E112 HCD registered?

E112 HCD is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E112 HCD safe to buy?

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