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D300 KBR

1986 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 KBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 141,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 139,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 131,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side Wax Oiled

Pass 24 May 2016 121,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe mtgs

Fail 18 May 2016 121,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe mtgs

Pass 26 May 2015 121,110 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2014 119,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 113,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 110,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D300 KBR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D300 KBR, 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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D300 KBR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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