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D353 UGT

1987 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,257 mi
Last recorded158,257 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 UGT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,257 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,790 miles

corrosion visible on nearside rear sill and around front jacking points

Pass 25 Apr 2016 157,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate has some slight damage but is still readable

Pass 1 May 2015 156,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 156,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 154,378 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 153,659 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 153,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 15,325 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 15,325 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 151,539 miles

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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D353 UGT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D353 UGT, 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 D353 UGT registered?

D353 UGT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D353 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D353 UGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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