MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
fuel pipe slighty corroded
near side front tyre wearing inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear bumper damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
near/ side front seat missing
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
knocking from steering system
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
knocking from steering system
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D277 WPL is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D277 WPL, 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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D277 WPL is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 1986.
Is D277 WPL safe to buy?
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