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D277 WPL

1986 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 WPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,142 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe slighty corroded

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,628 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 128,030 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2011 128,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 124,307 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 124,076 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,248 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 121,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 119,683 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 119,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,862 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 116,754 miles

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?

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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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.

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