1987 BMW M5 3.5L Petrol · 974 CPD
1987 BMW M5 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 176,396 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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974 CPD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2025
- 176,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
974 CPD MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 BMW M5 (974 CPD) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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