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TAF 100

1986 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 100
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,097 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,149 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,069 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 82,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 82,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,746 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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TAF 100 is a 1986 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TAF 100, 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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TAF 100 is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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