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D300 XMY

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,998 mi
Last recorded206,998 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 XMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 206,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 206,995 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside painted not allowing full inspection of repair work

Pass 12 May 2008 206,630 miles

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

front number plate fading. rear axle beam bush o/s starting to perish .n/s door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 206,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate fading. rear axle beam bush o/s starting to perish .n/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 203,086 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 203,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 XMY is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D300 XMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D300 XMY registered?

D300 XMY is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D300 XMY safe to buy?

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