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D391 GYE

1987 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 GYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014
Fail 20 Mar 2014 171,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

co too high 9.38

Pass 23 Mar 2013 160,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 151,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 150,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 149,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 147,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 146,178 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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D391 GYE is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D391 GYE, 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

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What year was D391 GYE registered?

D391 GYE is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D391 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D391 GYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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