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D232 XCF

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 XCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mount made of wire (secure)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,344 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mount held on by wire

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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D232 XCF is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D232 XCF, 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

How do I check the history of D232 XCF?

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What year was D232 XCF registered?

D232 XCF is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 1987.

Is D232 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D232 XCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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