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YVB 1V

1987 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

217,212 mi
Last recorded217,212 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW M5132,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 1V
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 217,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 217,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 217,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 217,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 217,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 215,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 215,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 215,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 215,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 215,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 215,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 215,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 215,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 215,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 214,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 214,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 213,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 212,227 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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YVB 1V is a 1987 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YVB 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVB 1V registered?

YVB 1V is a 1987 BMW M5, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is YVB 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVB 1V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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