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D151 OET

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,735 mi
Last recorded166,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 OET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 166,735 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 166,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 165,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 164,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 163,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 163,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank area ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 163,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,469 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 163,219 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 163,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 162,607 miles

rear/petrol/pipes/corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 156,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 154,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff seal leaking,advise

Pass 17 May 2007 151,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 151,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2005 151,827 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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D151 OET is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D151 OET, 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 D151 OET registered?

D151 OET is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D151 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D151 OET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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