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D121 RHJ

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 67,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 67,080 miles

Rear split rim bolt sheared off on rear wheel

jacking damage to both sill lips

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,514 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,003 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,441 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,855 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,231 miles

rear tyres on limits

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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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D121 RHJ is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,511 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 D121 RHJ, 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 40 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 D121 RHJ registered?

D121 RHJ is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D121 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 RHJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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