MOT Status
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119,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody covered underseal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Underside of battery box marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electrical wiring insecure At battery negative terminal (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure At battery positive terminal (1.9.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking At underside of fluid reservoir and present all around body area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to check condition of wheel bearing due to this (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main section (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At jacking point area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding Unable to check condition of wheel bearing due to this (3.7.B.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Body has slight corrosion at various places (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion around roll bar and suspension mounting area near chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at inner sill / jacking point area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion above both rear axle mounting areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre sidewall cracking
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D302 FVT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 D302 FVT, 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 D302 FVT registered?
D302 FVT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 1987.
Is D302 FVT safe to buy?
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