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D35 XSA

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,712 mi
Last recorded135,712 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD35 XSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/valance (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 135,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage grill was missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,533 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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D35 XSA is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D35 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D35 XSA?

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What year was D35 XSA registered?

D35 XSA is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D35 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D35 XSA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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