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B24 YAN

1987 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 YAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2012 72,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,973 miles

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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B24 YAN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B24 YAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B24 YAN registered?

B24 YAN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is B24 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 YAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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