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D268 BOY

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,533 mi
Last recorded151,533 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 BOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 151,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 151,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 148,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 148,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 146,557 miles

corrosion to both floor panels not considered excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2011 145,166 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all perscibed areas not considered excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2010 143,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 137,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,987 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 128,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 122,959 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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D268 BOY is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D268 BOY, 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 D268 BOY registered?

D268 BOY is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D268 BOY safe to buy?

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