1987 BMW M5 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age
39 years
Current Age
70.0%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
129,727 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2011
70.0%
Age (yrs) 24Tests 30Avg Mileage 129,727Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 16.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1987 BMW M5, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
16.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
13.3%
— Consistent
Brakes
13.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
13.3%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
6.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 16.7% (24 yrs) | 16.7% (24 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 13.3% (24 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 6.7% (24 yrs) | 6.7% (24 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW M5 cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2011 to 2011, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.