1987 BMW M5 3.5L Petrol · D303 HEL

The 1987 BMW M5 passed its most recent MOT on 17 September 2024 at 123,143 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently stable roadworthiness status and a clean test outcome. This single clean pass shows no worsening or recurring fault trend within the available record, though the sparse history limits longitudinal comparison. The odometer stood at 123,143 miles at the September 2024 test, equating to roughly 3,158 miles per year across the car's 39-year life. Such low annual use suggests either light seasonal driving or extended periods in storage rather than daily wear. The MOT data contains no earlier entries, so we cannot chart rapid accumulation or identify gaps; the only anchor is that final clean reading. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of moisture ingress during standing periods. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, but 37 years of age invites hidden perishables unseen in a single pass. Prior ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory compliance, yet the absence of historical tests means consumable neglect cannot be ruled out. Verify underside rust, brake caliper binding, and tyre sidewall cracking before purchase, as the record offers no evidence either way on those points.