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D105 PKK

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD105 PKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,588 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 145,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 143,176 miles

CORROSION FORMING GENERALLY

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE TWISTED

Pass 23 Mar 2017 140,494 miles

n/s steering idler worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,166 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 139,132 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 137,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,350 miles

front tyres worn on outter edges

slight crack in o/s rear anti roll bar bracket

Pass 9 Jun 2012 134,547 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 131,764 miles

front tyres in poor condition

fuel lines in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 May 2010 130,441 miles

boot floor in poor condition

n/s outter sill in poor condition

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2009 129,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 126,646 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 126,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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D105 PKK is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D105 PKK, 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 D105 PKK registered?

D105 PKK is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D105 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D105 PKK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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