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B11 RPS

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RPS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 114,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,454 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,453 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ON LIMIT - water damaged (0.1 (b))

N/s/f jacking point damaged/ corroded

O/s/f jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advanced corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 104,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged /cracked - close to limit (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s/f jacking point damaged/ corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake application high requires attention

Reverse light not working

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox joint corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch, seams slightly coorded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox joint corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,799 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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B11 RPS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 RPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B11 RPS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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