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E375 VOV

1988 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,827 mi
Last recorded133,827 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE375 VOV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 132,998 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND ERRATICALLY,AND EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 123,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 118,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 114,610 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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E375 VOV is a 1988 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 E375 VOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E375 VOV registered?

E375 VOV is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E375 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E375 VOV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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