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E777 JBJ

1988 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,501 mi
Last recorded201,501 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 JBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 201,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 201,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 200,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 199,931 miles

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE TWISTED

REAR AXLE BUSHES PARTLY DETACHED

Pass 14 Jul 2018 198,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 198,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 194,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 195,675 miles

front brake pipes corroded

n/s inner steering joint worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 191,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 190,795 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 188,704 miles

rear subframe bushes poor condition

very poor beam pattern from o/s front haedlamp

Pass 11 Oct 2010 185,198 miles

outter sills in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 181,245 miles

front steelbrake pipes poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2008 177,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 175,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 171,446 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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E777 JBJ is a 1988 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E777 JBJ, 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 E777 JBJ registered?

E777 JBJ is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E777 JBJ safe to buy?

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