MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all 4 tyres are starting to deteriorate due to being sat, both ns tyres have small cuts that 'could' reach the cords
back panel deteriorated
center silencer deteriorating
corner of battery tray perforated
very slight movement in the steering box to drop arm
wheel arch covers fitted - original arches deteriorated
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
OSR arch corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyres begining to crack in the sidewalls.
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D160 HLJ is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D160 HLJ, 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 D160 HLJ registered?
D160 HLJ is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 April 1987.
Is D160 HLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D160 HLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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