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D155 PKM

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 PKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 111,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 111,870 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 111,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 111,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 111,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,765 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 110,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,386 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 108,650 miles

o/s/f. jacking point fractured.

Pass 29 May 2010 104,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 97,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,714 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has slight play in drop arm

Pass 6 Feb 2007 97,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 97,661 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

signs of previous fuel leak from fuell filter

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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D155 PKM is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D155 PKM, 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.

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What year was D155 PKM registered?

D155 PKM is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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