1986 BMW M5 3.5L Petrol · D242 WJB
1986 BMW M5 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 177,188 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D242 WJB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2023
- 177,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D242 WJB MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1986 BMW M5 (D242 WJB) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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