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D100 SVS

1987 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD100 SVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cracked but not showing the cords

o/s/f tyre cracked but not showing the cords

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing the cords

Fail 29 Oct 2012 116,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cracked but not showing the cords

o/s/f tyre cracked but not showing the cords

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing the cords

Pass 3 Feb 2011 236,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 235,978 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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D100 SVS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D100 SVS, 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 D100 SVS registered?

D100 SVS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 1987.

Is D100 SVS safe to buy?

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