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D199 WPB

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,733 mi
Last recorded151,733 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 WPB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 151,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 150,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,716 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,543 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,127 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under side painted / sprayed

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 142,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,490 miles

screw in osf tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in osf tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 4 Apr 2013 131,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,737 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 127,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perishing

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 127,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

corrosion to boot floor

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle coated with wax type substance

Pass 13 Jun 2006 125,449 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 125,387 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D199 WPB is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D199 WPB, 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.

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D199 WPB is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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