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D153 KWT

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 KWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 98,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,756 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2024 97,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,559 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 95,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,076 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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D153 KWT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D153 KWT, 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 D153 KWT registered?

D153 KWT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D153 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D153 KWT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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