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D281 CLT

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 CLT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 177,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 177,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 176,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 176,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 175,743 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 174,934 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 172,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 30 Nov 2013 172,417 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 30 Nov 2012 171,884 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 171,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 171,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 171,315 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking point at front floor pan corroded

offside front jacking point at floor pan corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded just acceptable

Pass 31 Mar 2010 171,315 miles

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

nearside front jacking point at front floor pan corroded

offside front jacking point at floor pan corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded just acceptable

Pass 11 Mar 2009 169,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 166,985 miles

Diff leak

Front number plate slightly deteriated

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 161,744 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside and nearside front tyres running close too suspension legs.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 160,029 miles

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

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

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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D281 CLT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D281 CLT, 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 D281 CLT registered?

D281 CLT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D281 CLT safe to buy?

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